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Westwood Resident Leads International Goodwill Tour of Croatia
CPT Nicholas Schiarizzi of Westwood Led the AHAC in many wreath laying ceremonies and hosted many foreign dignitaries in Croatia
In the spirit of international goodwill and to recognize the sacrifices for liberty and freedom, the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts (AHAC) headquartered on the 4th Floor of Historic Faneuil Hall traveled to Croatia. Led by Captain Commanding Nicholas Schiarizzi, Sr. of Westwood Massachusetts, the company lay wreaths at several significant memorials and also hosted many dignitaries and government officials during this multi-day overseas trip. While in Zagreb, the company met with its sponsored Little League Team.
After a memorial service at Chapel of Christ the King at the entrance to Zagreb's Mirogoj Cemetery in Zagreb, over 100 members of the company lay a wreath at the Monument to Victims of the Homeland War 1991-1995.
For over one hundred years this Company has represented the Commonwealth and Nation on numerous overseas trips. In keeping with this tradition of International Goodwill the Company met with its’ sponsored team…the Zagreb Red Sox. This team became the 2019 Little League Croatia North Champions! Coaches, parents, and children enthusiastically greeted members of the company during this visit.
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The 311th Annual Fall Field Day Banquet Dinner was held by the company at the Hotel Esplanade in Zagreb. US Ambassador the Honorable William Robert Kohorst and other dignitaries including Mr. Zrinko Petener, National Security Advisor to President of the Replublic of Croatia, Kilonda Grabar-Kitarovic, Madam Dunja Bujan, Head of the Bilateral Defense Department, Rear Admiral Ivo Rafinelli, Commander of the Croatian Navy, Vice Rear Admiral Robert Hranj, Director of Croatian General Staff, UK Ambassador to the Rep. of Croatia, Andrew Dalgleish and Defense Attache US Embassy, COL Robert Mathers were greeted by the Captain Commanding and members of the Company.
A wreath laying ceremony was held at Milna Allied Military Cemetery on the Island of Vis where 49 soldiers of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth and 29 U.S. soldiers died during the Second World War.
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At the War Memorial located at Fort Imperial on Mount Srđ above Dubrovnik, the “Ancients” were accompanied by members of the Croatia Army to render honors to the patriots who lost their lives during the defense of Dubrovnik. The memorial, at the top of Mount Srd, stands as a reminder and symbol of the supreme sacrifice to those who defended the city.
For additional information about the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company please visit: www.ahac.us.com or call 617.227.1638