Page 8 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2026 City of Revere Hosts Solemn Memorial Day Exercises D uring Monday’s Memorial Day ceremony at McMackin Veteran’s Memorial Park, Keynote Speaker State Senator Lydia Edwards, who is a Massachusetts National Guard Captain, described how she helps families deal with losing their loved one in combat. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Al Terminello Jr. read the names of the fallen, with former Veterans Service Offi cer/Councillorat-Large Marc Silvestri ringing the bell. Revere Historian Jeff Pearlman read the names of the fallen, with former Veterans Service Officer Marc Silvestri ringing the bell. Joseph Cole read the names of the fallen, with former Veterans Service Offi cer/Councillorat-Large Marc Silvestri ringing the bell. Master of Ceremonies/combat veteran Joseph Singer led the annual ceremony. Mayor Patrick Keefe said a packed house in the pouring rain is a testament to what Memorial Day means for the city. Beachmont Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Chaplain Daniel Hernandez gave the benediction. Reverend Tim Bogertman from the First Congregational Church of Revere gave the invocation. Keynote Speaker Senator Lydia Edwards, who is a Massachusetts National Guard Captain, said she helps families deal with losing their loved one in combat. State Representative Jessica Giannino thanked police and fi re staff standing at attention in heavy rain for making sure everyone is safe, calling them the best around. Resident Olivia Freni sang “God Bless America.” Veterans, shown from left to right: Army National Guard veteran Frank Saro, U.S. Navy veteran Jerry Iannico and USMC veteran Tim Sullivan. Fire Department Honor Guard, shown from left to right: Devin Tango, Jonathan Bona, Tyler Vendetti, Hernando Ortega-Bueno and Sean Manion Jr. Timothy Gunn played taps. Handing out the program and American fl ags, shown from left to right, are Revere High School JROTC members Kimberly Hernandez, David Flores, Amilee Alvarez and Jamie Morales. Revere High School JROTC members Victoria Ackles (at right) and Izabella Alvez Dos Santos sang “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Veterans Service Offi cer Daniel Hernandez and Helen Li celebrated Asian American Month at the reception following the ceremony. Revere High School JROTC members Victoria Ackles (at right) and Izabella Alvez Dos Santos carried the fl ag. Police Honor Guard, shown from left to right: Andrew Lauria, Joseph Internicola, Joseph Duca and Robert Marks.
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