Page 4 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 2021 MEMORIAL DAY | FROM PAGE 1 ing their graves,” said DeMaria. “Many decorated the graves of both the Union and the Confederate troops as a gesture of respect for each other’s families.” In 1887, Congress offi cially recognized Memorial Day as a federal holiday. Following the two World Wars that resulted in the deaths of nearly 522,000 Americans, the decision was made to remember every American soldier who never came home. “As many of you know, every Memorial Day I am deeply moved when I think about the true character of the soldiers we have lost,” said DeMaria. “Today, we come together to give thanks to those heroes from our own community who made the ultimate sacrifi ce.” He said Everett lost a combined 215 residents in World War I, World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. “We are living in freedom because of their bravery and that is something that should never be taken for granted,” said DeMaria. 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(Advocate photo by Christopher Roberson) surable sacrifi ce made by America’s servicemen and women throughout the country’s history. “When you look at the numbers, they’re staggering,” he said. “Every number is a person.” DiDomenico also reminded everyone that the U.S. military fi ghts for the freedom of other nations. “Every world leader wants us to be there,” he said. DiDomenico also said that the Bishop Robert Brown, senior pastor of Zion Church Ministries and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, delivered the opening and closing prayers. (Photo Courtesy of the City of Everett) Everett High School Marching Band was one of only six school groups in the world to be invited to Hawaii for the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor in December. In addition, DiDomenico spoke about his grandfather, who was among the tens of thousands of American soldiers to storm the coast of Normandy, France, on June 6, 1944. Even after the men on either side of him were killed, his grandfather State Representative Joseph McGonagle delivers his remarks during this year’s Memorial Day ceremony. (Photo Courtesy of the City of Everett) State Senator Sal DiDomenico delivers his remarks during this year’s Memorial Day ceremony. (Photo Courtesy of the City of Everett) Mayor Carlo DeMaria delivers his remarks during this year’s Memorial Day ceremony. (Advocate photo by Christopher Roberson) still had the courage to continue up the beach. “Someone at his wake told us that story,” said DiDomenico, adding that his grandfather never spoke about the war and had no interest in travelling to that part of the world. During his keynote address, Robert Lepere, a retired warrant offi cer of the U.S. Coast Guard, spoke about a phone call he received on December 2, 2012. 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