Braintree to Celebrate 4th of July with Time Capsule Ceremony

Some 235 years ago on June 28, the U.S. Declaration of Independence was presented to the Second Continental Congress. The president of that body was John Hancock, a Braintree native. John Adams, who helped draft the declaration, was also from Braintree.

So it is fitting that 235 years later, on June 28, 2011, Braintree's bi-centennial time capsule was inspected by two men who currently take care of the cairn in which it rests and that their report was provided to Joe Powers. His own report on the inspection will be presented as part of a 4th of July ceremony in the auditorium on July 4, from 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.

Below is a copy of the official schedule of that celebration, courtesty of the Braintree Bi-Centennial Time Capsule Society.

Call to Order
Ms. Justine F. Hasson and Mr. Bojan Grozdanic
Honorary Members of the BBTCS - Co-Hosts of the July 4th Ceremony

Ringing of Braintree's Liberty Bell to officially start the ceremony
Master mason Mario C. DeLuca and Mrs. Dina J. DeLuca.
Representing the DeLuca Family; builders of the Time Capsule Cairn.

Invocation
Mr. Russell F. Dupuis, Sr., Chaplain, Braintree Chapter 29, DAV

Presentation of the National Colors
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Color Guard from Division 12

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Led by members of the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts

National Anthem - The Star Spangled Banner - Ms. Kelsey L. Fritz - a capella Soloist

Memorial Wreath Placement at the Veterans Mall
Post 86 American Legion Past Commander, World War II United States Marine Corps
Veteran James R. Eisenhauer; escorted by Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts.

America the Beautiful - Ms. Kelsey L. Fritz - a capella Soloist

Presentation of Representatives of Braintree's Veteran's Organizations
Braintree Post 86 American Legion Commander Alfred W. Varraso
Braintree Chapter 29 Disabled American Veterans Commander William W. Varroso
Braintree Post 1702 Veterans of Foreign Wars Commander William Madera
Braintree Veteran's Council Commander John P. Thompson

The origin, history and meaning of Braintree's Most Unique Monument:
the Braintree Time Capsule Cairn
Ms. Victoria K. Machado, Valedictorian of the Braintree High School Class of 2012,
selected by the professional staff of BHS to represent the school at today's
July 4, 2011 Time Capsule Inspection Ceremony.

Flag Procession of Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Cub Scouts
Scouts will circle the Town Hall Mall and then be seated at the Civil War Monument.
Scouts will be joined by members of the BBTCS Braintree Little League Baseball Team.

Pass in Review - The National Colors of the Civil War Era
22nd Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, commanded by Sergeant Major Rick Janhola

Civil War Memorial Address, Placement of Wreath and Bouquets; Firing of Volleys
In memory and in honor of all of those who died in the Service of Our Country from
1861 to 1865. The officers and men of the 22nd MVI and "The Ladies in Black"

The Battle Hymn of the Republic - Ms. Kelsey L. Fritz - a capella Soloist

Time Capsule Cairn Inspection Report - Braintree Town Clerk Mr. Joseph F. Powers.

Presentation of awards to the BBTCS Braintree American Little League Team
Bojan Grozdanic

Presentation of BBTCS Honorary Memberships, Engraved Medals and Certificates
Patrick J. Leonard, Jr., BBTCS President 2006-2011 and
Mrs. Therese Donovan Jarrett, BBTCS President Elect 2011-2016
Frank J. Drogo, Past State Commander, Disabled American Veterans
Russell F. Dupuis, Sr., Chaplain, Braintree Chapter 29, Disabled American Veterans
Robert A. Grassick, Past Commander, Braintree Veterans Council
Thomas F. Kettell, Jr., Past Commander, Braintree Post 1702, Veterans of Foreign Wars
Charles F. Moore, Sergeant-at-Arms, Braintree Veterans Council
Michael L. Munroe, Past Commander
Braintree Chapter 29, Disabled American Veterans
John P. Thompson, Commander, Braintree Veterans Council
Alfred W. Varraso, Commander, Braintree Post 86, American Legion
John F. Pellegrini, Past Commander
Braintree Chapter 29, Disabled American Veterans - (Posthumous Award)

Honorary Memberships are presented in formal recognition and in grateful
appreciation for outstanding service in support of the patriotic and historical
ceremonies and projects of the Braintree Bi-Centennial Time Capsule Society.

Signing the Declaration of Independence - July 4, 1776 - Our Nation's 235th Birthday
18th Century Re-enactor Matthew Mees, and Mrs. Elizabeth Mees, take the roles of
Braintree born Second Continental Congress President John Hancock
and Mrs. Dorothy Quincy Hancock, on July 4, 1776, as President Hancock signs the
Declaration of Independence. As President he was the only person to sign on that date.

Fourth of July Keynote Address - State Senator Brian A. Joyce

Placement of Memorial Wreath on the Bi-Centennial Time Capsule Cairn
In honor of all of the citizens of Braintree who have served our Nation in the past;
who are serving our Nation now, and who will serve our Nation in the future.
Mrs. Therese Donovan Jarrett, representing Mayor Joseph C. Sullivan.

Ringing of Braintree's Liberty Bell
In honor of deceased members and supporters of the Bi-Centennial Time Capsule Project
Justine F. Hasson, Bojan Grozdanic and the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts.

Induction of BBTCS President for 2011-2016: Mrs. Therese Donovan Jarrett
Patrick J. Leonard, Jr., BBTCS President 2006-2011

God Bless America - Ms. Kelsey L. Fritz - a capella Soloist

Benediction - Mr. Russell F. Dupuis, Sr., Chaplain, Chapter 29, DAV

Ringing of Braintree's Liberty Bell to officially end the ceremony
Master mason Mario C. DeLuca and Mrs. Dina J. DeLuca.