Patriots' Day 2013 Ceremonies in Medford

The city of Medford has released details of the ceremonies that will take place in celebration of Patriots' Day on Monday.

In advance of Monday, the city announced Mayor Michael McGlynn will throw out the first pitch for the Medford Babe Ruth season at 11 a.m. at Morrison Park.

Then on Monday, the following events will take place, according to the city:

City of Medford Patriots' Day Ceremonies
Monday, April 15, 2013 – 10 a.m.

Ceremony, Part 1, Medford City Hall

Welcome
United States Navy Chief Randy Martin
Operation Iraqi Freedom/Enduring Freedom Veteran, Master of Ceremonies

Raising of the American Flag
“The Star Spangled Banner” – Richama Joseph, sophomore, Medford High School
Medford Police Department Honor Guard

"Concord Hymn" by Ralph Waldo Emerson
Read by Milana Margetson, sixth grade student, McGlynn Middle School

POW/MIA Flag Raising
"God Bless America" - Medford High School Band under the direction of Mr. Anthony Prestigiovanni

Please proceed to the Salem Street Burying Ground

Welcome
Chief Randy Martin, United States Navy

Pledge of Allegiance
Jamie de Souza, Bridget & Julia Evers, Adrianna Garner, Taheisha Joseph, Jenna Redlefson, & Marie Robbins – Girl Scouts, Troop 71174 & Haley O’Rourke, Brianna Dalelio, & Ruth Peirce, Brownies, Troop #65226 & Bridget Heald, Isabella Cogliano & Julia Hanratty, Daisies Troop #68140 & Cadence McPherson, Savannah Senykoff, & Bethiah Peirce, Daises Troop #68137

Invocation
Father George C. “Chip” Hines, Pastor, Saint Joseph’s Church

Guest Introductions and Governor Deval Patrick's Patriots' Day Proclamation
Mayor Michael J. McGlynn

"Battle Hymn of the Republic"
Medford High School Band

Patriots' Day Remarks
City Council President Robert A. Maiocco

"America the Beautiful" and Decoration of the Graves
Medford High School Band

Remarks
Mr. Trent Sullivan, senior, Medford High School, Massachusetts/VFW Voice of Democracy Essay Contest Winner. Reading his award winning essay “Is the Constitution Still Relevant?”

Remarks, Old Salem Street Burying Ground Beautification Project
Dee Morris, Historian & Co-Chair, Friends of Salem Street Burying Ground

Benediction
Father Hines

"God Bless America"
Richama Joseph

TAPS
Soloist, Medford High School Band

Please proceed to Gaffey Funeral Home on High Street to await the arrival of Paul Revere

"The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Read by Marianne O'Connell & Ellie Lynch – Girl Scout Troop #65007