THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, NOVEmbER 8, 2024 Page 19 Everett wears red for Brandon Conde Day O Participants citywide wore red in recognition of resident who was tragically paralyzed Special to The Advocate n Thursday, October 24, City of Everett staff and community memCity of Everett staff gathered around Brandon Conde in support of Brandon Conde Day. bers joined together in support of Brandon Conde by wearing red. Brandon Conde Day, which is recognized annually on October 24, is a uniquely Everett day of recognition to honor one of the city’s own, Brandon Conde. Conde, an Everett resident and EHS graduate, was tragically paralyzed from a second-story window fall. The accident injured his spinal cord, allowing only limited movements to his arms and hands, rendering him a person with tetraplegia. Every year, the community pays tribute to Conde by wearing red as he finds the strength to persevere and endure despite the overwhelming obstacles he faces every day. “We had another tremendous show City of Everett Department of Public Works managers dressed in red for Brandon Conde Day. The Planning and Development Department alongside Brandon Conde. of support by so many,” said Mayor Carlo DeMaria. “It was a pleasure to have Brandon visit us at City Hall where he got to meet and say hello to members of our staff dressed in red. I’d like to thank everyone who participated.” From left: DPW Director Jerry Navarra, Brandon Conde and Mayor Carlo DeMaria. Youth Development and Enrichment Department staff dressed in red for Brandon Conde Day. The Collector’s Office staff dressed in red for Brandon Conde Day. The Inspectional Services, Facilities and Engineering Departments alongside Brandon Conde. The Constituent Services Department alongside Brandon Conde. The Retirement Department alongside Brandon Conde. Department of Public Works employees dressed in red for Brandon Conde Day. The Auditing Department alongside Brandon Conde. Mayor’s Office staff dressed in red for Brandon Conde Day.
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