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St. Maria Goretti Honored Veterans Sunday

Flag-folding ceremony part of events all centered around honoring veterans.

St. Maria Goretti honored our veterans this past Sunday.

Prior to the start of the 10 am Mass, veterans Bruce Siegel and Charles Leach were invited to demonstrate the flag-folding ceremony while the significance of each fold was narrated. The Lynnfield Knights of Columbus presented the colors and the Angels in the Morning children's choir led the congregation in God Bless America.

This is a beautiful tradition that brings together multiple generations, connects our love of country with our faith in God, and reminds us to be thankful for all we have, for all who have fought for what we have, and for all we are able to pass onto our children.

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We offer all veterans our gratitude for their service to our country.

Photos by Marie Lagman. Bruce Siegel (Lynnfield's Veterans Services Officer), Charles Leach, Ron Nutter, Paul Donato; Veterans Bruce Siegel and Charles Leach demonstrate the flag-folding ceremony

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