Page 6 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 3, 2025 Saugus DAR Prepares for 5th Annual Veteran’s Day Field of Flags (Editor’s Note: The Parson Roby Chapter of the DAR issued the following press release this week.) P atriotism will once again fi ll the heart of Saugus this November as the Parson Roby Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) proudly prepares for the 5th annual Veteran’s Day Field of Flags. On November 11, the lawn of Saugus Town Hall will be transformed into a sea of red, white, and blue in tribute to the brave men and women who have defended our freedoms — past, present, and future. Each American fl ag will carry the name of a veteran — living, deceased or currently serving. Flags may be sponsored for $5 each, with proceeds supportIf We Happen To Meet By Accident ... You’ll Be Glad You Found Us! There is a difference between the rest and the BEST! Celebrating 46 Years In Business! TONY’S AUTO BODY Call or Visit 781-321-0032 34 Sharon Street Malden, MA 02148 TONYSAUTOBODYLLC.COM COME VISIT OUR STATE OF THE ART BODY SHOP • Computerized Paint Matching (State of the Art Spray Booth) • Computerized Frame Machines • P.P.G. Refinishing System • R134 + 1234yf A/C Machines Fully Insured -RS2415 Insurance Company Approval ALL OUR WORK IS GUARANTEED! TONY BARTOLO Owner 46 Years Let Us Handle Your Next Insurance Claim. Go With the BEST It Doesn’t Get BETTER! RENTAL CARS Available THE FIRST YEAR: Miniature American fl ags decorated the front lawn of Saugus Town Hall during the First Annual Veteran’s Day Field of Flags observed during 2021. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) ing the DAR’s mission to preserve American history, foster education, and promote patriotism. Sponsors may honor a family member, friend, neighbor, or employee who has served our nation with courage and sacrifi ce. The deadline to sponsor a fl ag is October 30th. To participate, please mail a check ($5 per flag) payable to Parson Roby Chapter DAR, along with the veteran’s information (Name, Rank, Branch of Service, Years of Service or War if known) to: Treasurer, 27 Pearson St., Saugus, MA 01906. Flags will be placed on the Town Hall lawn prior to Veteran’s Day, where they will remain proudly displayed through November 12th. After 12 noon on November 11th, sponsors may collect their fl ags as keepsakes or to place on a veteran’s grave. All fl ags will be removed from the Town Hall lawn on November 12th. Since the project’s launch in 2021, the Field of Flags has become a cherished community tradition. Last year, over 120 fl ags waved in honor of veterans, each one a powerful reminder of the service and sacrifi ce that protect our way of life. Residents frequently stop to refl ect, take photos, and share heartfelt thanks for this moving display of remembrance. This year, the Parson Roby Chapter DAR invites the community to join together once more in honoring our heroes. Let us stand united as Americans — proud, grateful, and determined to remember. Remember Our Veterans. Honor Their Service. Celebrate Their Sacrifi ce. For more information on sponsoring a fl ag or joining the DAR, please email: parsonroby. saugusdar@gmail.com. A GREAT ADVOCATE | FROM PAGE 4 of veterans’ records, manage departmental staff and projects and participate in continuing education and accreditation Crabtree said the hiring of a full-time VSO builds on a long record of town initiatives, supported by the Board of Selectmen, Finance Committee and Town Meeting, to honor and assist veterans. Recent projects include a major painting project and structural improvements to the Marine Cpl. Scott J. Procopio/Capt. William G. Shoemaker American Legion Post 210, launching the veterans’ mobile food market held on the third Wednesday of each month at the Saugus Senior Center, the doubling of the real estate property tax exemption for disabled veterans and eligible seniors, repointing the bricks at the Saugus Veterans War Monument and relocating the Veterans’ Services Offi ce to a more visible location on the fi rst fl oor at Town Hall. “These projects reflect our ongoing commitment to veterans and their families,” Crabtree said. “SueAnn’s appointA GREAT ADVOCATE | SEE PAGE 7
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