THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, November 10, 2023 Page 3 Veterans Day Memorial Square Dedication and Memorial Service 2023 M ayor Gary Christenson and Director of Veterans Services Kevin Jarvis invite the public to honor a true Malden hero of World War II. The dedication of the CPL William T. J. Dempsey Memorial Square will take place on Veterans Day in Linden Square at the Northeast Corner of Lynn Street and Beach Street (across from the Dunkin’) this Saturday November 11, 2023, at 9 a.m. Following the Memorial Square Dedication, the Malden American Legion Post 69 will hold a Veterans Day Memorial Service to honor all of Malden’s Veterans at 10:30 a.m. at Bell Rock Park in front of the American Legion Post 69 (75 Meridian Street, Malden). Bill Dempsey is a beloved father, grandfather, educator and Veteran of World War II who was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Heroism, Gallantry and Valor while fi ghting against the Germans to liberate Europe during World War II. He is a graduate of Boston College who spent nearly 40 years in the Malden Public Schools as both an educator and principal of the Linden School. Every year he could be counted on to lead his fellow veterans at Memorial Day and Veterans Day ceremonies, especially when he served as the Commander of the American Legion! Throughout his life CPL Bill Dempsey has honored his fallen comrades by decorating their graves in all our cemeteries throughout Malden. He is true inspiration and a “true Greatest Generation WWII hero” who has served our city and country, the American Legion and the Kiwanis Club with pride and distinction. Friends of the Malden River’s Monthly Meeting November 13 J oin us next Monday (Nov. 13 – 6:30-8:00) at Cambridge Health Alliance (195 Canal St., Malden) as we welcome Jim Bradley, a resident of Malden’s Mass Bay State Cohousing. Jim is a renowned local archaeologist, specializing in local precolonial history. Jim welcomes us to discuss our local history precolonial times, focusing on our native people’s history. He has worked with schools and institutions to “translate the oftentimes technical and obscure language of archaeology” and to bring to life our buried history. For more information on Jim, go to https:bostonathenaeum.org/blog/james-w-bradley/?fbclid=IwAR2y3Z1FBjIvrR1nbJ2KO4p1j3K_-ia87ALPc59abr5B37KR-gS5JkJnqDE Also: 1) Bring your ideas for Spring Events for the Malden River; 2) We will discuss Plastic Free Massachusetts initiatives as part of the Zero Waste Massachusetts caucus as presented by Senator Jason Lewis at the Decades Plus Celebration of Advocacy for the Malden River and beyond. Support the Massachusetts Waterways with a Mass. Environmental Trust license plate: https://www.mass. gov/guides/a-guide-to-purchasing-a-specialty-environmental-license-plate. About the Friends of the Malden River: The group seeks to promote awareness of and interest in the Malden River, improve its water quality and increase access for public enjoyment. Check out the Facebook page www. facebook.com/FriendsoftheMaldenRiver and website maldenriver.wordpress.com for more information! Pictured from left to right: Director of Veterans Services Kevin Jarvis, Ambassador Theodore Sedgwick, CPL Bill Dempsey and Mayor Gary Christenson at Malden’s World War I Monument. PURE WATER STORE of MALDEN .25 Cents per Gallon Fill your own container We purify our water using the process Reverse Osmosis guaranteeing the purest water available. In Business for over 25 Years 159 Highland Ave., Malden across from El Potro Restaurant Hours: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM Advocate Call now! 617-387-2200 advertise on the web at www.advocatenews.net CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
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