Thank a Veteran This Memorial Day We Remember Those of Us Who Laid Down Their Lives for Our Freedoms

THANK A VETERAN THIS MEMORIAL DAY WE REMEMBER THOSE OF US WHO LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES FOR OUR FREEDOMS BOOK YOUR POST IT Call Your HE YNN OURNA L Advertising Rep T L J (781)485-0588 Thursday, May 23, 2019 ST. MARY'S OF LYNN JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM Crowd funding eyed for the waterfront By Sue Ellen Woodcock jacent to Lynn’s marine trans- portation facility. June 1 is a very important If it all pans out for the date to soccer fans around the non-profit, there will be art in- world. It’s when The Champion- stallations, the use of storage ship soccer league, also known containers, a multi-purpose field as the English Football League, for soccer and basketball. holds its playoffs. It’s also when Al Wilson, of Beyond Walls, is supporters of a temporary wa- working toward raising $50,000 terfront development idea will through the civic crowdfunding Cyan gather at Tony’s Pub and Grill on platform Patronicity by June Franklin Street at 2 p.m. to raise 30 so that MassDevelopment Magenta money for the new concept. will match $50,000 for the proj- The suggested donation is ect through its Commonwealth $20. Places grant. The waterfront development “We want it available as peo- Yellow will be known as “The Launch” ple get on and off the ferry,” and is being proposed by the Wilson said. “It will be some- non-profit Beyond Walls (which thing for all ages.” Black brought all of the murals to the “There’s a strong desire to city). The idea is to utilize the three-acre waterfront parcel ad- Please see FUNDING Page 4 Memorial Day Activities in Lynn Sophia LeBert and Ben Curby (picture left) and Codi Butt and George Freeman (picture right) pose for pho- Decorating of Graves Memorial Day Parade tos at the St. Mary's of Lynn Junior-Senior Prom. See Pages 6 and 7 for more photos. Date: Thursday, May 23 Date: Monday, May 27 Time: 6 p.m. Time: Forms at 12:30 p.m. and Location: Pine Grove Ceme- steps off at 1:30 p.m., Sharp! tery Route: Market Street, City Lynn Community Health Center Notes: Those participating Hall Square, North Common should meet at the foot of the Street, Park Street, Boston designated an Employers of Excellence World War One Section at Street ending in front of Pine 6pm. Grove Cemetery. Special to the Journal ver. Lynn Community Health assistants can provide the very Center was one of 15 organiza- best care for their patients and PLAV Memorial Day Service City of Lynn Memorial Day The American Academy of tions to receive the distinction, are afforded opportunities for Date: Monday, May 27 Ceremony Physician Assistants (AAPA) and the only federally qualified professional growth and leader- Time: 10 a.m. Date: Monday, May 27 Center for Healthcare Leadership community health center. ship. The program is the first and Location: Breed Square Time: 2 p.m. and Management announced The award program is de- only PA-specific award program Sponsor: Polish Legion of Description: Following the the winners of the Employer of signed to showcase organizations available to organizations. American Veterans, Post 56 Parade, Lynn honors the fallen Excellence Awards during the that have created and maintain an Pine Grove Cemetery Sunken AAPA Conference 2019 in Den- environment in which physician Please see EXCELLENCE Page 4 Garden (145 Boston Street) Lynn Post Office to be rededicated in honor of Thomas P. Costin Jr. Special to the Journal dy. He would hold that position ed, volunteer and civic positions until his retirement in 1992, help- in the Lynn community. The bill Former Lynn Mayor and Post- ing to usher in many changes in was signed by the president on master recognized for service to the way today’s Postal Service Dec. 21, 2018, and became pub- the community operates. lic law 115-363. In June of 1961, former Lynn Congressman Seth Moulton The rededication ceremony Mayor Thomas P. Costin Jr. was introduced House Bill 6059 last will take place on May 24, 2019, sworn in as the Postmaster of June to rename the Lynn Post Of- in front of the Post Office at 51 Lynn, an honor bestowed upon fice in Mr. Costin’s honor, citing Willow St. in Lynn at 11 a.m. him by his friend and newly not only his long and prestigious elected president John F. Kenne- postal career, but his many elect- Please see COSTIN Page 4 2 Page 2 THE LYNN JOURNAL Thursday, May 23, 2019 editorial MEMORIAL DAY IS A DAY TO REFLECT UPON THOSE WHO GAVE LETTER TO THE EDITOR THE LAST FULL MEASURE MAY IS uals from getting the care they sional help. need. The Memorial Day weekend is upon us, a three-day weekend that MENTAL HEALTH •1Share the Lifeline number A recent poll of 1,000 Ameri- for most Americans marks the start of the summer season. Many will AWARENESS MONTH (800-273-TALK) – a 24/7, free cans conducted by Research Now and confidential support line. celebrate appropriately with barbecues and outdoor activities with provides some noteworthy in- Military veterans may press ‘1’ family and friends. Dear Editor: sights regarding perception and However, amidst our festivities, we should not forget that Memorial In America today, approxi- barriers. High percentages of re- for dedicated support. Suicide Day is America’s most solemn national holiday, marking our nation’s mately 45-47 million, or 1 out of spondents view mental health as affects all demographics: differ- tribute to those who made the Supreme Sacrifice for our country. 5 Americans, is suffering with a equal in importance to physical ent ages, races, ethnicities, sex- Memorial Day initially was observed on May 30 and was known mental health issue; and approx- health with illnesses like depres- ual orientation and occupations. as Decoration Day, in an era before the turn of the 20th century, when imately 1 in 25 adults is current- sion and anxiety cited among the •1In case of acute emergen- the Northern states paid tribute to the Union soldiers -- who gave their ly experiencing a serious mental top concerns, along with cancer cy, dial 911 or go to the nearest lives to preserve America as we know it -- by decorating their graves illness that substantially inter- and heart disease. The same poll emergency room. Suicide is of- that were a part of the landscape of every Northern community whose feres with one or more major life identified barriers to care and ten preventable when people at sons died to preserve the Union and free the slaves. activities. Sadly, the rate of sui- different perspectives regarding risk receive the support that they That tradition continues to this day, with the graves of those who cide is at a 30-year high. value for physical and mental gave their lives for their country being decorated with american flags While more individuals health where historically the lat- need. and flowers around the country, whether by veterans organizations or are accessing care, an astound- ter wasn’t taken as seriously. • Our schools should encour- family members. ing 9 million are struggling The good news is that there is age students to pursue careers The new century soon brought with it wars, seemingly every gen- with unmet needs. These are our much hope – and today, positive in mental health fields, wheth- eration, that would give new meaning to the words Supreme Sacrifice. friends, colleagues, neighbors outcomes are not only possible, er through nursing, medical or Starting with the Spanish-American War in 1898, American blood and perhaps our own family they are experienced every day. vocational programs. This is a Black was shed on foreign soil in WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf members. As CEO of the Arbour Like chronic physical illness, growing field; we need the next Hospital, my staff and I have the War, and then Iraq and Afghanistan, not to mention in other far-off mental illness can be diagnosed generation of talented profes- privilege of serving many mem- and effectively managed. Indi- places around the world that are known only to our government. sionals. Arbour educational Although history has been less than kind in judging the wisdom of bers of our community who are viduals who were once in despair experiencing some of the most can regain their mental health partners include Northeastern our policy-makers who involved us in many of these conflicts, what is University, Roxbury Communi- beyond dispute is that in every war to which we have sent our young challenging times of their lives and go on to live their best lives. – mental illnesses that are often ty College and Tufts School of men and women, they have performed with courage and patriotism in This is highly rewarding and one invisible to the casual observer medicine. the belief that they were serving the best interests of our nation. reason I chose to work in this in ways that physical illnesses field. For those of us who have been spared the horrors of war, it is dif- • Each of us can play a positive are not. What can we do within our ficult, if not impossible, to appreciate the sacrifices that have been role to improve the lives of the communities to recognize the millions of Americans suffering made on our behalf by those who served -- and died -- while wearing May is Mental Health Aware- signs of mental health issues and from mental health challenges, the uniform. ness month, providing an im- assist those in need of care and not just during this month, but It is these brave Americans, who gave “the last full measure,” portant opportunity for re- treatment? whom we honor on Memorial Day.

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