THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 30, 2021 Page 7 Give Vietnam vets a chance to see “The Wall” An outdoor concert to benefi t veterans is set for the Kowloon Restaurant on Aug. 14 By Mark E. Vogler V ietnam War veteran Dennis J. Moschella says he’s been to “The Wall” in Washington, D.C., at least fi ve times and says it’s a trip that more of his fellow Vietnam vets could get to experience. “It’s unbelievable to see all of those names – 58,000 men and women from my generation – mostly teenagers and people in their early 20s who lost their lives in the War,” Moschella recalls of his visits to the Vietnam War Memorial. Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 THE FEATURED BAND: John Caff erty and the Beaver Brown Band will be playing at Kowloon at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 14. Tickets cost $35 apiece. Proceeds will be used to help send 10 Vietnam veterans to Washington, D.C., in September to see the Vietnam War Memorial. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) BUY A TICKET FOR A VET: In addition to helping 10 needy Vietnam War veterans to go to Washington, D.C., to see “The Wall” that honors more than 58,000 veterans killed in the Vietnam War, Vietnam War veteran Dennis J. Moschella of Saugus is encouraging area businesses to buy tickets that can be distributed to area veterans who might enjoy the Aug. 14 concert at Kowloon. (Saugus Advocate fi le photo by Mark E. Vogler) “I was just in awe the fi rst time I saw it. It’s really quiet. And it’s kind of surreal, knowing I served in the same area – in the same part of the world as all of these people,” he said. “Did you ever look at the names of people on a monument and wonder what these people were or could be? Somebody’s son or daughter, brother or sister, husband or wife … Whenever I go to D.C., I always go to the wall.” Moschella, a longtime Saugus resident, and his group – Veterans Assisting Veterans (VAV) – have organized a special benefi t concert for next month to help send 10 needy Vietnam Veterans who have never seen “The Wall” on a weekend trip to Washington, D.C., in September to live that experience. VAV and Rockin 4 Vets are sponsoring Classic Rock Experience Benefi t Concert, featuring John Caff erty and the Beaver Brown Band, at Kowloon on Saturday, Aug. 14. The gate opens at 1 p.m. – with a 2 p.m. show in the parking lot of the Kowloon at 948 Broadway (Route 1 North) in Saugus. It costs $35 a ticket. The rain date is set for Sunday, Aug. 15. Full bar and food service will be available. For ticket information, go to Tickets@GIMMELIVE.COM/CLASSICROCK. Helping Vietnam Vets “Our goal is to fi ll the Kowloon,” Moschella said in an interview this week. “The goal of our organization is just to help veterans who have dedicated so much to our country. We’re sending 10 Vietnam veterans who have never been to the wall and we’re paying for all of their expenses,” he said. Ten members of the nonprofi t group VAV will be going on the Sept. 17-19 trip, but will be paying their own expenses there. The needy Vietnam veterans were supposed to go last year, but the trip was cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. “We’re estimating it will cost $1,200 to $1,500 per person for these guys to go down there,” Moschella said. “We’re paying for the train, the hotel and the meals. We have to supply food on the train; it’s a THE WALL | SEE PAGE 15 AUTOTECH 1989 SINCE Is your vehicle ready for the Summer Season?!! Recharge your vehicle's AC for the warm weather! Includes up to 1 LB. of Refrigerant* (*Most Vehicles/Some Restrictions May Apply) AC SPECIAL Only $69.95 DRIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT! CASH FOR YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR SUV! 2012 HONDA PILOT EXL 2011 FORD FESTIVA Loaded, One Owner, Sunroof, Back-up Camera, Warranty, Only 101K Miles! TRADES WELCOME! $15,900 Financing Available! Only 105K Miles, Clean Title, Save Money on Gas! Great Commuter Car! TRADES WELCOME! $5,995 (781) 321-8841 • (617) 571-9869 Easy 1236 EasternAve • Malden EddiesAutotech.com Vehicle! We Pay Cash For Your
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