Page 12 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 15, 2024 Saugus Salutes its Heroes: Veterans Day 2024 M ore than 200 people gathered at Veterans Park in Saugus on Monday (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. Captain Douglas Peterson, an Orthopedic Surgery Specialty Leader for the U.S. Navy Reserve, was this year’s keynote speaker. (Saugus Advocate photos by Mark E. Vogler). Saugus Boy Scout Troop 62 honors the town’s veterans The Lynn English Junior ROTC Color Guard unit CCM Robert O’Toole, Retired US. Air Force and the executive Officer of the Saugus Veterans Council, presided over the ceremony. Saugus Police Honor Guard during the opening ceremonies U.S. Navy veteran Jack Klecker joins his buddies at Veterans Park. Members of Saugus Girl Scout Troop 64281 were on hand to honor Saugus veterans. Pictured from left to right are Olivia Hickman, 12; Olivia Clark, 13; Avalynn Giacobbe, 12; and Naomi Tarantino, 12.
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