THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, November 15, 2024 Page 9 VETERANS | FROM PAGE 1 World War I veterans as we have done, and continue to do, in Malden,” the Mayor said. Dignitaries on hand for the Veterans Day celebration included Malden Veterans’ Services Officer Kevin Jarvis, who drew high praise from the Mayor for “his tireless effort on behalf of the veterans of Malden,” and elected officials state Sen. Jason Lewis (D-5th Middlesex), state Reps. Steven Ultrino (D-Malden) and Paul Donato (D-Malden, Medford), City Council President Steve Winslow (Ward 6), Ward 2 Councillor Paul Condon, Ward 3 Councillor Amanda Linehan, Ward 4 Councillor Ryan O’Malley and Ward 2 School Committee member Rob McCarthy; Malden Police Chief Glenn Cronin, Malden Fire Chief Steve Froio, Assistant Fire Chief Lenny Dunn, Malden Recreation Coordinator Joe Levine, Malden Cemetery Director Chris Rosa, the Malden Police Color Guard, Malden Fire Commissioner Emery Haskell, a military veteran, a bevy of Malden firefighters and various leaders from the city’s miliary-based service organizations, such as the Post 69 American Legion and the Disabled American Veterans. “We thank our veterans for their service and commitment to protect our nation’s citizens at home and overseas,” said Veterans’ Services Officer Jarvis, himself a veteran and from a family of veterans. As the Mayor did before him. Jarvis praised Malden’s community and city leadLike us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma RON’S OIL Call For PRICE MELROSE, MA 02176 NEW CUSTOMER’S WELCOME ACCEPTING VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER (781) 397-1930 OR (781) 662-8884 100 GALLON MINIMUM MALDEN GIRL SCOUTS: Malden Girl Scouts delivered the Pledge of Allegiance. (Advocate Photo) ers for their efforts in memorializing Malden’s veterans. Veterans Day is significant in that it began as a remembrance and honor for those who served in World War I, which was known only as “The Great War” after it engulfed Europe from 19141918. No one could predict an even larger scale World War would commence 21 years later in 1939. The United States did not enter the conflict until 1917. Some five million Americans served militarily overseas in the war, and it was the first time in history American troops protected foreign soil in war. Included were nearly 3,000 Malden residents, all of their names inscribed on a beautiful Memorial Wall at Devir Park. Sadly, 117,000 U.S. Army soldiers – the wide bulk of those who served – died in Europe during The Great War. Contributing to the Veterans Day celebration were a local Girl Scout troop, who led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance; Malden High School senior Kimberlee Smith, who sang the National Anthem; Malden High student Jack, who sang “My Country ’Tis of Thee”; and Malden High senior Sean Retotal, who played “Taps” on the trumpet. All received much applause from the audience. Malden Fire Commissioner Emery Haskell was the final speaker, and he also spoke of his admiration for all Malden does for veterans. He also read a proclamation and shared in the presentation of a special award to Deb Olson, a longtime officer of the Malden Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and former Mass. DAV State Commander, for all her service to both local veterans and those statewide. 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut Street We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-7 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates 18+ Adults Only After 7 PM - ID Required Private Parties Private Parties 4-8 p.m. $10.00 8:30-11 p.m. $11. 18+ Adults Only After 7 PM - ID Required 12-9 p.m. $10.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site MAYOR SPEAKS: Malden Mayor Gary Christenson speaks at the Veterans Day celebration as Veterans Services Director Kevin Jarvis looks on. (Advocate Photo) TAPS: Malden High School senior Sean Retotal delivers a rendition of “Taps” on the trumpet at the Veterans Day ceremony. (Advocate Photo) Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com
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