Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 11, 2026 Malden residents celebrate 72 years of marriage! Special to The Advocate M ayor Gary Christenson paid a visit to Edwin and Carol Carol Wood, Mayor Gary Christenson and Edwin Wood (Courtesy photo) “WE’RE STILL HERE!” Since 1947 MALDEN AUTO BODY Book online: Maldenauto.com 49 Robin St., Everett, MA 617-389-3030 * Maldenab@yahoo.com Over 79 years of exceptional service! Massone Family Owned & Operated Wood to congratulate them on their 72nd Wedding Anniversary! Lifelong Malden residents, Edwin and Carol are high school sweethearts who are graduates of Malden High School’s Class of 1951. Following their wedding at Sacred Hearts Church on August 29, 1954, they raised their family in Malden. They are extremely proud of their six children and eight grandchildren and truly enjoy spending time with them and dear friends. Mayor Christenson surprised them with a Citation on behalf of the City of Malden in recognition of their milestone anniversary. When Mayor Christenson asked what their secret was to such a long and happy union, they said it was “Carol’s cooking”! Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/ Advocate.news.ma S Remembering September 11 eptember 11, 2001, remains one of the darkest and most painful days in modern history. On that morning, the United States was struck by a coordinated terrorist attack that claimed thousands of innocent lives and left an enduring wound on the world’s conscience. The World Trade Center in New York became a symbol of both the terrible consequences of hatred and the extraordinary courage of ordinary people. The attacks were not simply an assault on buildings. They were an assault on human life, security, and the belief that people should be able to live without fear. Among those who died were office workers, firefighters, police officers, emergency responders, passengers, and people from many different countries and backgrounds. Each person had a family, friends, hopes, and a future that was suddenly taken away. Yet, amid the devastation, September 11 also revealed remarkable acts of courage and compassion. Firefighters and police officers entered the burning towers while others fled to safety. Emergency workers continued their efforts despite overwhelming danger. Strangers helped one another through streets filled with confusion and grief. These acts remind us that even during moments of profound darkness, humanity can respond with courage, solidarity, and compassion. The passage of time must never turn tragedy into a mere historical statistic. The lives lost on September 11 deserve to be remembered individually and collectively. Their memory should encourage us to reject hatred and violence and to value the dignity of every human life. Remembering September 11 does not mean remaining trapped in grief. It means learning from the past. It means understanding the devastating consequences of extremism and refusing to allow fear and hatred to define our future. Twenty-five years later, the images of that day remain difficult to forget. But perhaps the most meaningful tribute is not only to remember how many lives were lost, but also to remember the courage of those who tried to save others. September 11 should forever stand as a solemn reminder of our shared vulnerability—and of our shared responsibility to choose compassion, peace, and humanity over hatred. Advocate Call now! 617-387-2200 advertise on the web at www.advocatenews.net Classifieds
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