THE EVERETT ADVOCATE–Friday, October 4, 2019 Page 15 U.S. Army Brigadier General Paul Landry presented U.S. Marine Corp Veteran Sergeant Richard Stratton with the Medal of Liberty Award in memory of USMC Lance Corporal James Taurisano. The public was invited to take part in a dedication ceremony for the recently restored Gold Star Pavilion in Glenwood Cemetery. U.S. Army Brigadier General Paul Landry spoke during Sunday’s ceremony. Mayor Carlo DeMaria accepted recognition on behalf of the Gold Star Mothers of Massachusetts Presidents, Michelle Janczak and Ilene Klaver. Emma Santos of the Everett High School Crimson Tide Marching Band played taps. George and Joe Riley accepted the Medal of Liberty Award in memory of U.S. Army Sergeant Joseph Riley. U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major Thomas Ardita and U.S. Army Brigadier General Paul Landry presented Katherine Harrison with the Medal of Liberty Award in memory of U.S. Army Sergeant David Kuhns. Mayor Carlo DeMaria joined families in releasing doves, which are trained to return to their home base following the ceremony. The Everett High School Crimson Tide Marching Band performed during the ceremony. Councillor-at-Large Peter Napolitano, School Committee Member Marcony Almeida-Barros, Ward 5 Councillor Rosa DiFlorio, Ward 6 Councillor Mike McLaughlin, Bishop Robert Brown and candidate Stephanie Martins participated in the Gold Star Pavilion ceremony on Sunday. U.S. Marine Corp Veteran Sergeant Richard Stratton accepted the Medal of Liberty in memory of his friend, USMC Lance Corporal James Taurisano. Family members of the deceased were invited to accept the Medal of Liberty Award.
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