THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 14, 2024 Page 13 Everett honors departed Firefighters at Memorial Ceremony Residents and elected officials joined with past and present firefighters to honor the members who are no longer with us Everett Firefighter Joe DeSisto opened the ceremony by greeting attendees. Former and present elected officials and community members joined with the Everett Fire Department at the memorial stone located adjacent to the Ferry Street Fire Station. (Photos courtesy of the City of Everett) Provisional Fire Chief Joseph Hickey speaking at the podium. Everett firefighters marching into the Ferry Street Fire Station. State Senator Sal DiDomenico speaking at the podium. Led by the Everett Fire Department’s Honor Guard, the department marched into the Ferry Street Fire Station to begin the ceremony. The Everett High School Choir performed throughout the ceremony. T he City of Everett joined with the Everett Fire DeFormer City Councillor Al Lattanzi and City of Everett Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer Simone Holyfield attended the ceremony. partment and Everett Fireman’s Relief Association for the annual Everett Firefighters Memorial on Sunday, June 9, at the Ferry Street Fire Station to honor all the departed members. Led by Firefighter Joe DeSisto, the service included remarks from Provisional Fire Chief Joseph Hickey, State Senator Sal DiDomenico and State Representative Joe McGonagle. In addition to their remarks, the ceremony included performances of the National Anthem and “God Bless America” by the Everett High School Choir. The ceremony also included the roll call of the names Everett Firefighters Liam and Lucas McCain performing “Amazing Grace”. of the firefighters who have passed during the past year: Deputy Chief John Berghello, Lieutenant Victor Clemente and Private Richard “Dick” Curtis. Immediately following the roll call, the memorial wreaths were placed and Firefighters Liam McCain and Lucas McCain performed “Amazing Grace.” At the conclusion of the ceremony, organizers thanked those in State Representative Joe McGonagle speaking at the podium. Everett firefighters saluting the departed members. attendance and all were invited to partake in refreshments. Firefighter Memorial Sunday is recognized throughout the Commonwealth on the second Sunday in June each year to honor all departed firefighters. The Everett Fire Department joins in this tradition every year to honor and remember the service of those who have passed.
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