Page 2 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, May 17, 2019 Annual Boston’s Wounded Vet Run this Sunday beginning in Revere Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and kickstands up at 12:30 p.m. By The Advocate O n Sunday, May 19, over 6,000 motorcycle enthusiasts are expected to show their support for combat veterans at the 9th Annual Boston Wounded Vet Run, a 90-minute motorcycle ride through Malden, Melrose, Wakefield, Saugus, Revere and East Boston to raise money in support and honor of severely wounded military veterans. This year’s Run is dedicated to wounded heroes Hunter Joselyn, Cory Remsburg, Ben Gardner, JD Williams and Jarod Luce. Those who want to take part but prefer not to ride can meet motorcycle riders, this year’s honorees and New England veterans at the closing ceremony at Anthony’s on Canal Street in Malden – beginning at 12:30 p.m. – featuring music, food, a beer tent and guest speakers. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and kickstands up at 12:30 p.m. The rain date for the event is Sunday, May 26. The event each year aims to raise money for New England Veterans who were severely injured in overseas combat. The run starts at Boston Harley-Davidson in Revere and THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE: Attendees of last year’s annual Wounded Vet Run thank the honorees seated in front of the stage for their sacrifice and service at Boston Harley-Davidson in Revere before the motorcycle run. (Advocate file photo) ends in Malden for a ceremony and events. Expect traffic delays during the run from the morning hours in and around Rte. 60 in Revere. The route will have motorcyclists leaving Harley-Davidson in Revere at 12:30 heading to Salem Street to Lincoln Avenue into Cliftondale Square, Saugus, to Central Street, turnLawrence A. 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Andrew Biggio, the founder of Boston’s Wounded Vet Run, came up with the idea nine years ago when he met someone from the military who had just come home from Iraq and needed a new roof for his house. “I thought we should do something for him to get the money he needs,” said Biggio. “Afterwards, I decided this was something we should do every year.” Biggio says the atmosphere at these events is welcoming and can be really touching to the veterans who are honored. “It’s a good way to welcome them home,” he said. “It’s good for them to know that we don’t forget the sacrifices they have made. We don’t thank them enough.” Biggio plans on doing this event every year as “long as Revere lets me,” he said. “It’s inspiring to see how our annual motorcycle ride continues to grow exponentially each year with more riders, more sponsors and others who want to join in on the festivities at Suffolk Downs hours and hours after our ride ends,” said Biggio. “The five brave veterans we’re honoring fought on our behalf to ensure our freedom and encountered life-impacting results for doing so. The least we can do is ride for them to show how much we value their patriotism and appreciate the sacrifices they made.” The veterans would love to see supporters line the route to honor the wounded vets who will be transported along the run route. For more information, log on to www.Theyfoughtweride.com. Saugus prepares for Memorial Day weekend assachusetts Department of Veterans’ Services Secretary Francisco Ureña will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Memorial Day Parade, which is set for next Saturday (May 25). Randy Briand, a Vietnam War Veteran who served in the U.S. Army and is Saugus’s graves registration officer, has been selected to be the parade Grand Marshal. “He’s involved with anything and everything having to do with local veterans,” Saugus Veterans Council Commander Steve Castinetti said. “Randy is the one who organizes the flagging of the graves. He provides the flags and organizes all of the kids and people who flag the graves: the Boy Scouts, Girls Scouts and youth organizations,” he said. The traditional placement of flags on the grave is set for 3 p.m. next Friday (May 24) at the veterans’ lot in Riverside Cemetery. “He’s a very active member of Saugus American Legion. He coordinates all of the sound systems for the parade. He is custodian for all of the equipment and supplies that belong to Saugus Veterans Council,” Castinetti said. “Randy is just one of those guys who does everything and anything asked of him. He doesn’t say no,” he said. This year’s parade will feature $3.39 $2.55 GALLON GALLON We accept: MasterCard * Visa * & Discover Price Subject to Change without notice 100 Gal. Min. 24 Hr. Service 781-286-2602 several floats for the first time in many years. There will be a bagpipe band and military vehicles. “This is probably going to be the biggest parade we’ve had in a lot of years. We’ve got four bands. We have four organizers,” Castinetti said. The parade will form on Jackson Street at 9 a.m. and step off at 9:30 a.m. The parade route will be as follows: Jackson Street to Lincoln Avenue to Central Street to Winter Street to Riverside Cemetery and then on to Saugus Town Hall for a ceremony. Prior to this event, the Annual Procopio Road Race will be held, with the start/finish and staging to be located in front of Town Hall.
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