Patriots' Day Photos 2008

Patriots' Day 2008 Event Information

Veterans' Services Deputy Director Steve Vesce with the Patriots' Day wreaths.
Master of Ceremonies James Grey, President of the Cambridge Veterans' Organization, looks over his notes.
The ribbons on the ceremonial wreaths which are later laid on the Washington, Kosciusko and Pulaski monuments.
Frank Shay, Chaplain of the Cambridge Veterans' Organization delivers the invocation.
Observance attendees; members of Cambridge Veterans' associations
Chaplain Frank Shay and members of the Cambridge City Council
CRLS drama student Kristen Johnson reads the Governor's Proclamation.
Jimmy Smith leads CRLS student vocalists Jessica Dottin-Mckie, Thomas Cohen and Kiah Mellett-Cray in singing "The Battle Hymn of the Republic"
Cambridge Department of Veterans' Services Director Bob Stevens (L) places a wreath at the Washington Monument.
Members of the Cambridge Polish American Veterans and the Cambridge Polish American Veterans Auxiliary place wreaths at the Kosciusko and Pulaski Monuments
E. Denise Simmons, Mayor of Cambridge, brings the Greetings of the City and introduces guests.
Cambridge Mayor E. Denise Simmons (far left) with members of the City Council (on podium) and the Assembly of Colors
Keynote speaker Sam Seidel, Cambridge City Councillor.
Keynote speaker Sam Seidel, Cambridge City Councillor.
CRLS's Jimmy Smith sings "What a Wonderful World".
Observance attendees
Observance attendees
Cambridge Department of Veterans' Services Director Bob Stevens.
Sargent Pauline Carter-Wells sings "Amazing Grace"
General William Dawes, Jr. (re-enacted by 1st Sgt. Mathew Johnson) arrives on horseback.
General William Dawes, Jr. (re-enacted by 1st Sgt. Mathew Johnson) arrives on horseback.
General William Dawes, Jr., as re-enacted by 1st Sgt. Mathew Johnson
A member of the Cambridge Veterans' Organization gives the rifle salute.
Bugler Greg Gettel blows "Taps"