THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 10, 2023 ~ The Advocate Asks ~ Page 3 World War II Army reenactor David T. Savoie talks about a hobby he continues as a way to honor American veterans Editor’s Note: For this week’s column, we talked to David T. Savoie, a local World War II reenactor, who frequently attends the town’s annual Veterans Day and Memorial Day observances, wearing a replica World War II paratrooper uniform with a helmet while carrying replica gear. Savoie, 67, grew up in Salem and is a 1974 graduate of Salem High School. He lives with his wife, Janice, and their daughter, Heather, in a home on Westland Avenue. He and Janice (Marquis), a Saugus native and 1975 Saugus High School graduate, celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary last Sept. 30. They own and live in the home that Janice grew up in. Savoie was a truck driver for 22 years and later got into the IT business, becoming a computer technician and a cell phone technician. He’s a licensed minister and has been involved in reenactment as an Army chaplain for about 12 years. He has done volunteer work with the Saugus Veterans Council, serving as an acting chaplain at various functions. He considers himself an honorary member of the council. Highlights of this week’s interview follow. Q: I always see you around Saugus, dressed up as a World War II paratrooper on the patriotic holidays – Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Are you a veteran? A: No, I’m not a veteran. I have two brothers who are veterans. My brother Marc was in the Air Force during the Vietnam War Era, stateside. My brother Julien was in the Navy, Sue Palomba Town Meeting, Precinct 1 (Paid Pol. Adv.) and my dad served in World War II as a Canadian medic. He passed away when I was 12, leaving my mom to raise four boys. My mom lived to be 102. Q: Please tell me a little bit about your dad. ASKS | SEE PAGE 8 10% Off Senior Discount! SNOW BLOWER SALES, SERVICE & REPAIRS WEARING TWO HATS: David Savoie, acting chaplain for the Saugus Veterans Council, also participated in the 2019 Memorial Day Parade and ceremony as a World War II reenactor – riding in the jeep when he wasn’t presiding over prayers. (Saugus Advocate file photo by Mark E. Vogler) Thank You to my supporters, family and the voters who believed in me on Election Day! Pickup/Delivery Available 1039 BROADWAY, REVERE WWW.BIKERSOUTFITTER.COM 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut Street We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-7 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday $9.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Adult Night 18+ Only Private Parties Private Parties 4-7 p.m. $9.00 12-9 p.m. 7:30-11 p.m. $10. 18+ Adults Only After 7 PM $9.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com
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