Dedham Mourns for the Victims of Sandy Hook Elementary
There was a public vigil around the Christmas tree in Dedham Square to mourn those who lost their lives in Newtown.
Dick Smitley devoted over 20 years working for Dedham's public schools. So when he heard about the tragedy that took place in Newtown on Friday, he immediately felt heartbroken. "Children [were] my life," he said. "And still today, I'm still having trouble grasping it. If there was some little way of giving back to the little ones and to the town,something needed to be done." Smitley came up with the idea of hanging up angel figurines on the Christmas tree in Dedham Square. He wanted to hang 26 of them, each representing the life that was lost. "Those children were like little angels," Smitley said. "All children are little angels." Smitley approached his friend Chuck DelloIacono to implement the plan and then approached the Board of …
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Pat Cronin
6:19 pm on Wednesday, December 19, 2012
A heartfelt tribute to the victims of Sandy Hook Elementary School. Thanks to all who helped put it together. Was not surprised to see that Dick Smitley was involved. Remember those days when you were so involved with Dedham High Color Guard? All best wishes.. Pat Cronin more ›