LIFE IN METHUEN
Honoring those who
have served
Kathleen
Corey Rahme
What better way to honor our
veterans than to prepare their
final resting places for Memorial Day?
I know that when I participate in the
various holiday events such as the parade
and traditional picnics, the day means so
much more to me because I have placed
flags and edged bronze markers. This is
an open invitation to all to join us for
these meaningful activities as we prepare
for Memorial Day.
The month of May is my favorite month
because of all the events that lead up to
Memorial Day. Below is the list of
volunteer opportunities for young and old
alike. Wont you please consider
joining the Methuen Youth Corps for these
volunteer opportunities?
Saturday, May 3, 2008
The annual spring clean-up day took place
in the Elmwood Cemetery from
9-12 Noon. We had more than sixty
volunteers edging the veterans
bronze markers and cleaning the area. It
was a wonderful event and I want to thank
everyone who participated.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Flag replacement for veterans
graves. We will be replacing flags at the
Walnut Grove at 9:00 am. It is located on
Grove Street off of Lowell Street (the
first left going west after Mt. Carmel
School). At 10:30 am we will be placing
flags at St. Anthonys Cemetery on
RT.113 West.
The St. Anthonys Maronite Youth
Group will be partnering with us for this
event. Everyone is welcome!
Saturday, May 17, 2008
St. Marys Cemetery, Methuen will
have the flags replaced. We will meet
rain or shine at 9:00-12 noon in front of
the Mausoleum. Lunch will be provided. We
will eat in front of the red barn on
Woodland Street. RSVP by May 9 so we will
know how much food to get. Last year we
replaced 7000 flags! There will also be a
flag burning.
We are partnering with Tom Hargreaves, of
Methuen and Francisco Urena, of Lawrence,
both Directors of Veterans
Services. Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and Cub
Scouts will be there too. This annual
event is in its 5th year and we are
always joined by the Methuen High School
JROTC cadets and their commander Lt. Col.
Bernie Stansbury.
The 8th annual Veterans Wall of
Honor will be held at St. Monica School
on Saturday, May 17 from 2-6 pm and on
Sunday, May 18 from 12 noon to 4:00 pm.
The wall features approximately 650
photos of veterans with ties to the
Merrimack Valley.
This may be the largest private
collection of military photographs in the
area. The event is free. If you have a
photocopy of a photo you wish to have
displayed on the Wall of Honor please
contact me. No originals are taken and
the photo will remain in the collection
to be displayed every year. Contact me if
you are able to volunteer for these
events. All welcome!
Kathleen Corey Rahme
is the former City Councilor in Methuen,
is the founder of the Methuen Youth
Corps., and hosts Call to
Serve. You can email her at kcorey rahme@comcast.net or call 978-686-0008
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