THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, November 15, 2024 Page 15 World War I heroes and USMC Combat Veteran Lt./Police Officer Scott Carroll remembered on Veterans Day By Tara Vocino T he city honored their veterans, especially World War I heroes and USMC Combat Veteran and Malden Police Department Lt. Scott Carroll, during a ceremony at Devir Park on Monday. According to Veterans’ Services Director Kevin Jarvis, Veterans Day is a day not only to remember those who died in service to our country, but also to recognize those who continue to serve today. Americans are encouraged to say thank you to those who fulfill this patriotic duty to maintain the freedoms of our country. Mayor Gary Christenson said Malden is proud to honor its veterans. Veterans’ Services Director Kevin Jarvis, who is a United States Marine Corps veteran, said Veterans Day is to honor those who have served. Malden officials joined veterans. Shown from left: Air Force veteran Richard Chandler Vide Jr., Ward 2 Councillor Paul Condon, State Representative Steve Ultrino, City Council President/ Ward 6 Councillor Stephen Winslow, Ward 2 School Committee Member Rob McCarthy, Vietnam veteran Butch Russell, Ward 4 Councillor Ryan O’Malley, Veterans’ Services Director Kevin Jarvis, former Ward 7 Councillor Neal Anderson, Mayor Gary Christenson, Ward 3 Councillor Amanda Linehan and Malden DAV Past Commander Deb Olson. Massachusetts Disabled American Veterans Past Commander Deb Olson, who served in the Marines, received a citation for assisting veterans over the years and is shown with Mayor Gary Christenson and Malden Fire Commissioner/ former U.S. Navy Commander Emery Haskell. City Council President/Ward 6 Councillor Stephen Winslow comes from a family of veterans. Girl Scout Troop 83954 led the Pledge of Allegiance. The Fire Dept. Honor Guard stood at attention during Monday’s Veterans Day exercises at Devir Park. Veterans unveiled the World War I statue. Shown from left: Keira Frias, 8, Jadzia Frias, 11, Malden Fire Commissioner/former U.S. Navy Commander Emery Haskell, Elaine Haskell and Stephanie Frias posed with American flags. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) The crowd was standing room only. The crowd looked on.
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