Page 12 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 27, 2022 City’s Memorial Day ceremony highlighted by EHS Band performance M By Tara Vocino embers of the Everett Music Department presented a Memorial Day celebration: First Annual Arts in the Park Festival at Glendale Park on Tuesday. Emcee Jeanne Cristiano, who served in the United States Army, opened the ceremony. Speakers during Tuesday’s Memorial Day ceremony at Glendale Park, pictured from left to right: Senator Sal DiDomenico, Zion Church Ministries Senior Pastor Bishop Robert Brown, Keynote Speaker US Army Major John Michael Cristiano, Veterans Commissioner Jeanne Cristiano, Mayor Carlo DeMaria, First Lady Stacy DeMaria, Immaculate Conception Church Pastor Joseph Chacha Marwa, School Supt. Priya Tahiliani and State Rep. Joseph McGonagle. US Army Major JohnMichael Cristiano, who won numerous medals in action, gave the keynote address. Pictured from left to right: Everett Fire Department Honor Guard members Kevin DeVanna, Scott Hogan, Adam Ragucci, Daniel Lloyd and William Hurley. Guest speaker US Army Major John-Michael Cristiano saluted during the final roll call. Supt. of Schools Priya Tahiliani addressed the attendees. Zion Church Ministries Senior Pastor Bishop Robert Brown gave the invocation. In his greetings from the House, State Rep. Joseph McGonagle named Everett veterans who died this past year. In his address, State Senator Sal DiDomenico said veterans understand the promises they make when they take the oath of office. In his mayoral address, Mayor Carlo DeMaria said selfless is a word that came to mind when describing veterans. Audience members watched the concert performances.
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