THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 Page 11 Revere’s “Just a Little Help Burial Fund” has become a godsend to many families in need of help during a very trying time. L ast Thursday evening at Memorial Park in Beachmont, friends and family gathered to remember their loved ones lost to drug addiction. This annual event gives families and friends a chance to grieve with others who understand their pain and know the tragedy and heartbreak they have gone through. Tears are shed, prayers are off ered up in hope of a coming peace, and that soon, there will be a cure or by a miracle a stop in the fl ow of drugs worldwide. Revere Police Chief Dave Callahan and Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe both offered their condolences and words of encouragement. Councillor-at-Large Marc Silvestri with Revere City Council Candidates Anthony Parziale and Dom Martelli Finn is comforted by Addriana Villalobos and Devin Splain. Minnah Sheikh and Kathy Nguyen with their lighted candles during the ceremony Helen Cirillo signs the guest book. Family and friends and caring neighbors attended the Candle Light Memorial Service last week at Memorial Park – remembering those lost to drug addiction. Revere Police Chief Dave Callahan with State Rep. Jeff Turco and City Council President Pro Tempore/Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna State Senator Lydia Edwards with Dan Maguire Revere Police Chief Dave Callahan took part in the memorial ceremony. Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe with Rosa Giuliano, Joli Giuliano and Zay Rosa
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