City of Everett hosts solemn Memorial Day Service

Everett community gathered at Glenwood Cemetery

The City of Everett gathered alongside residents, veterans, elected officials and City staff at Gold Star Pavilion at Glenwood Cemetery, on Monday, May 27, to honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the United States. Patriotic songs like “The Star-Spangled Banner,” “God Bless America” and “America the Beautiful” were played throughout the Memorial Day Service. The Everett Fire Department Honor Guard was present.

Antoine Coleman, the City of Everett’s Director of Veterans’ Affairs, was pleased to welcome this year’s keynote speaker, Air Force veteran Millie Cardello. In addition to Cardello, speakers at the service included Coleman, Mayor Carlo DeMaria and State Representative Joe McGonagle. The invocation and benediction were delivered by Bishop Robert Brown, and the recital of the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Veterans Agent Gerri Miranda.

The ceremony continued with the roll call of all Everett veterans who have passed since last year, which was immediately followed by the playing of taps. The service concluded with final remarks from Coleman thanking attendees for participating.

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