June 29, 2020
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Sigonella Resumes COMRELs By Dr. Alberto Lunetta, NAS Sigonella Public Affairs olunteers from Sigonella successful community relations event recently resumed off-base was aimed at renovating, making safe Community Relations activities for families and clean-up the city’s (COMREL) for the first time since Gaglianese Park, which is also used the introduction of COVID-19 for church community activities. Volunteers, coordinated by HM2 restrictions. These ongoing initiatives, which support Sicilian communities, Louis Fernandez, dedicated five hours are held in partnership with Sicilians at to sanding and painting the railings, local schools, beaches, parks, historic fences and benches of the park. Father Antonio, the Priest of the sites and charities. They are among the best ways for sailors and civilians Chiesa di Santa Caterina church, to give back to the Sicilian people praised the volunteers and expressed and discover the island’s culture and tremendous gratitude. “Dear volunteers, our parish traditions during their time onboard community welcomes you with NAS Sigonella. Navy Medical Readiness and Training gratitude and affection,” said Fr. “The municipal park, Command Sigonella volunteers Sapuppo. jumpstarted the post-lockdown which is part of the territory of the COMREL on June 17th when they St. Catherine’s parish in the ancient joined forces with the Santa Caterina Gaglianesi district, is a special and parish volunteers in Trecastagni in precious place for us, especially in the the ancient Gaglianesi district. This summer. Today, by painting the railings
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and benches, you have beautified this place and colored it with joy; you made it safer, more welcoming and elegant; and you’ve been a blessing to my community,” Local volunteers also welcomed the opportunity to participate in local community service events. “It was wonderful to engage so closely with the community around us, not just in a social setting, but one where we can positively contribute to the incredible people of Sicily,” said Cheti Moran, a volunteer who recently supported the project. All NAS Sigonella personal, including spouses, are welcome to attend. To sign up for a COMREL event with your command, organization or association, contact Dr. Alberto Lunetta at: alberto.lunetta.IT@eu.navy.mil.
