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WORCESTER — For the seventh consecutive year, volunteers from the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office will gather at Saint John’s Cemetery in Worcester to honor United States veterans ahead of Memorial Day.

More than 165 volunteers — which will also include those from the Worcester County Reserve Deputy Sheriff’s Association, East Side Post 201 of the American Legion, Main South Post 341, the Civil Air Patrol, and the Blue Star Mothers of America — are expected to place over 5,000 American flags on the graves of veterans throughout Saint John’s Cemetery on Wednesday, May 20, beginning at 9 a.m.

The event will begin with a special Memorial Day observance ceremony featuring the national anthem, posting of the colors, remarks from local leaders, and a blessing of the flags. Following the flag placement, volunteers are invited back to the main staging area for lunch, generously provided by veteran and Mercadante Funeral Home owner Kevin Mercadante.

“Our Annual Flag Day event continues to inspire me year after year,” said Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis. “The incredible support from our community is a powerful reflection of the patriotism and respect for service members that runs deep throughout Worcester County. Seeing thousands of flags displayed across the cemetery serves as a moving tribute to the men and women who served our nation.”

This event is made possible through the generosity and support of numerous individuals and organizations, including Pamela Massad in memory of “Duddie” & Bette Massad, Commerce Associates & The Krock Family, The Gun Parlor, KAL Construction & Remodeling, Rockland Trust Bank, Falcone Enterprises, The Overlook, CareOne Millbury, Diamond Auto Group, the Cliff & Susan Rucker Foundation, NEPBA Local 550 Worcester County Correction Officers, Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel, Napoli Deli, Rabidou Consulting, Quality Companies, Chop Chop Convenience stores, Metro Motor Sales, and many other community partners.

-The office of Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis

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