Tribute to Marines

On November 10, 2006, under a warm sunny day, a group of local veterans gathered around the monument honoring the Marines and Navy Corpsmen located at St. Mary’s Cemetery, in Lawrence. They were celebrating the Marines’ 231st birthday and at the same time, honoring all those who have served. Richard McCann spoke about his two sons, Benjamin and Alexander, and his worries every time the phone rings or someone knocks at the door. Normal worries for anyone who has their love one in the armed forces during times of war. One of his sons, Corporal Alexander McCann has just returned home from Iraq. Corporal Benjamin Joseph McCann is leaving at the end of the month. “I’m very proud of them”, said their father. CLICK on the image to ENLARGE Jim Sereigo-Wareing of Methuen, showing a letter to veterans written by 2nd graders at South Lawrence East Elementary School. CLICK on the image to ENLARGE Retired Navy Chief Petty Officer and North Andover Veterans Services Director Edward Mitchell read a proclamation from Governor Mitt Romney, congratulating the Marines for their 231 years of foundation. Jim Sereigo-Wareing, also known as “The Flag Man” shared with the audience a letter thanking the veterans for their sacrifice, written by 2nd graders at South Lawrence East Elementary School. If you are one of the many who have noticed the array of flags and yellow ribbons decorating most bridges over the main roads in the valley, you have Jim Sereigo-Wareing of Methuen to thank for it. It is his way to thank all the men and women serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Sereigo-Wareing, a Malden Mills employee, founder of New England Caring for our Military Inc, (NECFOM) not only has spent more than $5,000 of his own money in the bridges decorations but thanks to more than 8,000 volunteers made up of students and civic organizations throughout the New England area they had shipped 4,100 care packages for a total of $137,870 worth of donated products and more than 47,620 cards and letters to the troops NECFOM supports our troops by organizing troop drives within schools and civic organizations throughout the New England states, supporting all military personnel around the globe. Their mission is to boost the morale of the brave men and women serving in our Armed Services by sending care packages, writing letters and otherwise showing support.

Alberto Suria
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