Page 12 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 23, 2025 Everett community gathered to place U.S. Flags at veterans’ graves at O Special to The Advocate n Monday, May 12, in preparation for Memorial Day, the City of Everett held the traditional placing of U.S. flags at the graves of veterans at Glenwood Cemetery; additionally, on Tuesday, May 13, community members gathered at Woodlawn Cemetery to place U.S. flags at the graves of veterans. Thanks to the overwhelming number of participants, the planned additional day at Woodlawn Cemetery was not needed. Residents gathered to honor the U.S. veterans who are no longer with us by taking as many flags as they could and dispersing throughout the cemeteries. Those who participated walked throughout the cemeteries to ensure every veteran-marked grave received a U.S. flag in recognition of their service. “Everett truly is a great community that cares it about its veterans, and all of the volunteers have proven that evVolunteers gathered at Woodlawn Cemetery to place flags on the graves of our fallen heroes. ery year we host this effort,” said Mayor DeMaria. “Thank you to everyone who took the time to help honor those veterans who are no longer with us. May they rest in eternal peace.” Volunteers from the Everett Public Schools at Glenwood Cemetery. Firefighter Adam Ragucci, Councillor-at-Large Michael Marchese, Superintendent William Hart and City Clerk Sergio Cornelio. Volunteers gathered at Glenwood Cemetery. Everett Fire Dept. Deputy Chief Will Hurley, School Committee Chairperson Samantha Hurley and Inspectional Services Department employee Peter Sikora. Senator Sal DiDomenico placing a flag on the grave of a veteran. United States flags placed at the graves of veterans at Woodlawn Cemetery.
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