Page 6 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2021 Attendees wish veterans a Merry Christmas by placing ceremonial wreaths on their graves By Tara Vocino A pproximately 360 wreaths were placed on veterans’ graves to wish them a Merry Christmas and to thank them for their service during Saturday’s National Wreaths Across America Day ceremony at Riverside Cemetery. Members of the Parson Roby Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), who sponsored the event, asked attendees when placing wreaths on veterans’ graves to say their names aloud and take a moment to thank them for their service to the United States. “It’s a small act that goes a long way toward keeping the memory of our veterans alive,” Parson Roby Chapter Regent Charlotte Line said. Veterans, representing all wars, placed flags on ceremonial wreaths. Shown from left to right: State Rep. Donald Wong, DAR Vice Regent Gail Cassarino, DAR Chaplain Jaclyn Cassarino Smith and Children of the American Revolution member Tony Smith placed a wreath on Malden Police Officer Anthony Perna’s grave. To signify Christmas and to honor veterans’ service, DAR Parson Roby Chapter Regent Charlotte Line (left) with DAR Vice Regent Gail Cassarino placed wreaths on their graves at Riverside Cemetery on Saturday. Parson Roby Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution Chaplain Jaclyn Cassarino Smith delivered an invocation. Shown from left to right are Beverly High School JROTC Cadet Private First Class Ellie Corbett, Cadet Private Jayla Utne, Cadet Corporal Gabby Lane, Cadet Sgt. Anthony Rust and Cadet Corporal Gabriel Mora placing wreaths on veterans’ graves. Veterans placed flags on ceremonial wreaths for each war; pictured from left to right: David Dexter, John Macauda, Jack Klecker, John Line, Lloyd Sayles, Robert O’Toole, Randy Briand and Gold Star wife Donna Whittemore-Farris. Veteran David Dexter placed a flag on a ceremonial wreath honoring U.S. Army veterans. Saugus Board of Selectmen, pictured from left to right: Vice-Chair Debra Panetta, Michael Serino, Chair Anthony Cogliano and Corinne Riley with State Rep. Donald Wong. (Not in photo: Selectman Jeff Cicolini)
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