THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 19, 2025 Page 11 Friends of Forestdale Arboretum host First Annual Wreaths Across America Y ouths and volunteers placed wreaths on 200 veterans’ graves to ensure they’re never forgotten during Saturday’s First Annual Wreath Across America Ceremony at Forestdale Cemetery. St. Anthony Parish Father Anthony Mecha said a prayer. Shown from left to right: Cheverus Catholic students Karan Narendran (Army), Maria Jesus (Marine Corps), Gail Rufo (Navy), veteran Dennis Donnelly (Air Force), Nestor Umbasi (Space Force), Norah Coyne (Coast Guard), Brendan Moriarty (Merchant Marine), Joseph Noonan and Joseph Connolly (POW). Brian Coyne laid down a wreath. Eagle Scout Steven Lawrence laid a wreath. Cub Scout Harrison Weters, 5, placed a wreath during Saturday’s First Annual Wreath Across America Ceremony at Forestdale Cemetery. Cub Scout Master Jason Alteri put down a wreath. Malden High School student Matthew Jason Chen sang the National Anthem. Mayor Gary Christenson thanked the people stepping forward for making the first Friends of Forestdale Arboretum event happen. Shown from left to right: Malden Catholic students Joseph Winter and Griffin Leon, Veterans’ Services Officer Kevin Jarvis and Mayor Gary Christenson saluted during the National Anthem. A large turnout gathered in the cold. Veterans’ Services Officer Kevin Jarvis will have a well-deserved retirement. Veteran Dennis Donnelly placed the Air Force wreath. Friends of For est dale Arboretum member Mary Beth Leon welcomed everyone to the first annual wreath placement during Saturday’s Wreaths Across America ceremony at Forestdale Cemetery.
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