Page 14 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 L ast Saturday evening at Overdose Memorial Park in Beachmont, family and friends gathered to remember loved ones lost to drug addiction. Mayor Patrick Keefe addressed the gathering, off ering his and the City of Revere’s sympathies and off ered to do whatever is necessary to stop the sale of drugs in the community and take an active role in proving a safe environment for their children to grow up in. This year the loss of Chris Alba, a strong advocate for rehabilitation and battling drug abuse throughout the community, passed away. Overdose Memorial Park will be renamed in Chris’ honor in the near future. City of Revere and SUDHI host annual Candlelight Vigil at Overdose Memorial Park, remembering those lost to drug addiction Revere Police Captain Amy O’Hara read the names of loved ones lost to addiction. Chucky Patch with the closing sobriety prayer Councillor-at-Large Tony Zambuto was present at the memorial service. Mayor Patrick Keefe off ered his remarks during the solemn occasion. Terry Luzzatto and Ikram Bichou display what they hope will be the new Mass. license plate in memory of those lost to substance abuse. Over 700 requests are needed to make the license plate available through the state registry of motor vehicles. For information on how to preorder one of the fi rst 750 plates, go to www. teamsharinginc.org. Councillor-at-Large Juan Jaramillo and Crystal checked in at the memorial last Saturday evening. Volunteers for the 2024 Revere Overdose Memorial last Saturday evening: Seated: Carrie-Ann Salemme, Revere Police Offi cers Chhom Peachy, Stephen Ahearn, Capt. Amy O’Hara, Robert Golding, Paula Sepulveda, Adrian Maguire, Director of Public Health Lauren Buck, Hajar Bichon, Ikram Bichou and Sgt. Joe Internicola. It was an evening of refl ection for all; Candice and Kevin Naughton remember Michael Jones. Adrian Maguire and former School Committeewoman Carol Tye The lighting of the candles during the annual Revere Overdose Memorial last Saturday evening Karen Alba placed a glow heart remembering her son Chris Alba — and all his hard work and dedication to fi ghting addiction. Kathleen Heiser was at the annual memorial service. Mary and Jack Gentleman remembering their son, Craig — lost in 2020. Mayor Patrick Keefe with the family of Chris Alba: Amy Alba, Phil and Karen Alba, Kalei Alba, Carrie Ann Salemme, Alyssa Alba and Nicole Palermo. Susan and Stephen Devoe remembering their son, Shawn.
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