Page 14 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, DECEmbEr 15, 2023 Service members win tickets to renowned Army-Navy game during Coffee With a Cop By Tara Vocino T wo service members won the raffle to Saturday’s long-awaited Army-Navy college football game in Foxboro during last Thursday’s Coffee With a Cop at the Route 1 South McDonald’s in Saugus. Raffle winner Darren Turilli, of Saugus, said the game may never be played at Gillette again. “It’s never been there since 1890,” Turilli said. Raffle winner Justin Johnson, of Everett, said it’s a great token of appreciation for their service. McDonald’s owner Lindsay Wallin generously donated the tickets. “We’re excited to welcome them into the community,” Wallin said. It’s the first time that the Coffee With a Cop has been at this McDonald’s. It’s normally at Dunkin’ on Hamilton Street. Police Chief Michael Ricciardelli said they figured they’d mix the location up. “It’s nice to get out and meet new people,” Ricciardelli said. Coffee With a Cop visitor Michael Penniston, of Saugus, said he had to go in an ambulance when he had COVID-19. “An officer helped me from my Essex Street home,” Penniston said. Coffee With a Cop visitor Janet Diaz said it’s good to know that you can trust your officers. Coffee With a Cop visitor Bill Mills added that it’s good to show appreciation for the police force and to wish them a Merry Christmas. Shown from left to right: McDonald’s Owner Lindsay Wallin, Rotation in Korea combat medic Darren Turilli, of Saugus, and his son, Jaxson, 2, raffle winner Justin Johnson (at right) and Police Chief Michael Ricciardelli. Shown from left to right: Coffee With a Cop visitor Michael Penniston, Police Chief Michael Ricciardelli, Coffee With a Cop visitor Stephen Ulwick and Assistant Police Chief Ron Giorgetti. Shown from left to right: Coffee With a Cop visitors George Mitsiaris, Amira Dijar, Janet Diaz, Richard Umano and Chris Deon and Police Chief Michael Ricciardelli chatted over coffee. National Guard recruiter Justin Johnson, of Everett, entered a raffle, that he later won, for the Army and Navy college football game at Gillette Stadium. Shown from left to right: Paul Giansiracusa, McDonald’s owner Lindsay Wallin, Police Chief Michael Ricciardelli, Daniel O’Callaghan, Doug Pogson, Bill Mills, Marty Stanton and McDonald’s supervisor Rachel Costa. Seated: McDonald’s supervisor Rachid Khalki.
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