Page 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 14, 2025 Saugus Salutes its Heroes: Veterans Day 2025 M ore than 200 people gathered on a chilly morning at Veterans Park in Saugus on Tuesday (Nov. 11) for the town’s annual observance of Veterans Day – a public recognition of Saugus men and women, living and departed, who have served or continue to serve in the United States Armed Forces. Lieutenant Colonel Thomas J. Grace USMC (retired), Senior Marine Instructor (SMI), Salem High School (Mass.) JROTC, was this year’s keynote speaker. (Saugus Advocate photos by Mark E. Vogler) Terri Osoro of Saugus sang the National Anthem. Saugus Veterans Council Commander Steve Castinetti, a retired U.S. Navy captain, addressed the crowd. A bench honoring Marine Cpl. Scott J. Procopio of Saugus, who died in Operation Iraqi Freedom, was recently relocated from Lynnhurst to Veterans Park in Saugus. Guy Moley, driving his Dodge Ram pickup truck with two large American flags and armed with speakers playing patriotic music, led the parade down Central Street past Veterans Park. ASKS | FROM PAGE 7 teresting thing you’ve done in your life? A: I was very dull. Q: I’m sure you have done The family of Lieutenant Colonel Thomas J. Grace USMC (retired) gather in Veterans Park. some very interesting things. A: I went to see a lot of Lieutenant Colonel Thomas J. Grace USMC (retired), the Senior Marine Instructor (SMI) with Salem High School (Mass.) JROTC, gave the keynote address. The staff at Rubin House joined in the birthday celebration with Antonetta D’Alessandro. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) Broadway shows and musicals. Q: Did you like to cook? A: Yes. Q: What was your favorite dish? A: Ravioli, meatballs and spaghetti, lasagna – anything Italian. Q: How did you celebrate your 100th birthday? A: A big rum cake, pizza, sandwiches and champagne
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