To the editor:
What a jam-packed full weekend of honoring our Veterans! While Memorial Day is for remembering all those Veterans that have passed on, it’s also a time to reflect on our Service to Country, and to remember those we served with, were friendly with, or in our families, who also wore the uniform.
As your new Veteran Service Officer, I was overwhelmed with a sense of honor and pride from our residents! I would like to thank all who supported our events this weekend, whether it was flagging our graves, speaking, marching, performing, or being there! Friday was the Veteran breakfast hosted by the COA and the Masons, Saturday we flagged our Veteran graves, and so many came out to help! Sunday, we held a service at the Star of the Sea Cemetery, where Monsignor Moran lead us in prayer and powerful words to reflect by, and Monday, was a full morning from the Sea Service at the Landing, to Memorial Park, then to Waterside Cemetery, then finally coming together at the VFW Post. Last week, Old Burial Hill and Creesy Streets cemeteries were flagged by great teams of volunteers. Our own MHS Band, led by Rachel Mitchtom, was magnificent. Mr. John Collins performed TAPS at multiple events all weekend, and it was perfect, as so many other towns do not do this. Our Cub Scouts did a great job leading us in the Pledge of Allegiance. General Glover’s Regiment, the Old Car Club, Jim Shea, and Jim Caswell with their decorated jeep, playing patriotic songs, were as awesome as ever! I would also like to thank our Sound System Team, led by Greg Triplett, as well as Marblehead TV, and our local papers.
The Parks, DPW, and Cemetery departments went over and above to get our cemeteries and parks ready. Both the Fire and Police departments made sure all went well and there were no incidents. Our Select Board, our town Representative, Jenny Armini, and Senator Crighton were on hand to assist, speak, and help in many ways, and I am so thankful for their support.
So many hands were involved in the planning and carrying out of our events. So many came forward to assist me with my first time hosting here in Marblehead. VFW Post Commander, Ronald Knight, VFW members, and Retired VSO, Dave Rodgers, were superstars in supporting these events, and I am so thankful to have them by my side. I am forever grateful to Lisa, Sharon, and Janis at the COA, and the Masons for constantly supporting me and my fellow Veterans, as well as my colleagues and co-workers. Truly a team effort all the way around!
Until next year,
Roseann Trionfi-Mazzuchelli
VSO, Town of Marblehead
