THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 2024 Page 15 The Poisoned Patriots and U.S. Marines Leo McKaskle and Bobby DeAmelio were on hand to support their comrades and the Vietnam veterans that were presented Orange Heart Medals. For special service and duty above and beyond for his fellow comrades, and for the months of organizing this day for well-deserving Vietnam vets, Gerry Goodwin received the fi rst non-Vietnam Veteran Orange Heart Medal, presented by Mary and Bobby Tyner from the Foundation. Goodwin received a standing ovation from the veterans and spectators for his unselfi sh dedication to all veterans of all wars. Post 6712 Commander U.S. Navy veteran Ken Holgersen (left) received Orange Heart Flags for the post from Bobby Tyner, representing the Orange Heart Foundation. Paul Cacchiotti accepts the Orange Heart Medal for Joseph N. Repici. Veteran Thomas Basciano receives the Orange Heart Medal from Mary and Bob Tyner. Bob Tyner presents Gerry Goodwin a hat for veteran Charles Monahan, who suff ers from Agent Orange. Veteran Brian Rodrigues accepts the Orange Heart Medal for Robert Stebbins. Veteran Bob Silva receives his Orange Heart Medal. Veteran Sal Naso is presented his Orange Heart Medal. State Representative Jeff Turco (third from right) joins the crew at the Beachmont VFW: From left: Dist. VFW Commander Kim Emerling, Gerry Goodwin, Orange Heart Medal recipient Sal Naso, Revere Veterans Service Offi cer Isaac McDaniel, Mike Leonard (donated the crane to hoist the fl ag) Representative Turco, City Council Vice President Ira Novoselsky (Ward 2) and Bobby DeAmelio. On hand for the Orange Heart Ceremony: Julia Cervantes of the Veterans Service Offi ce, Post Commander Ken Holgersen, Boston City Councillor Erin Murphy, Master of Ceremonies Gerry Goodwin, Ward 5 Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya, Brian Rodrigues, Chaplain Dan Hernandez.
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