On Sunday morning, friends and family of Lt. Chris Raguso gathered at Hoyt Farm Park Preserve to honor Lt. Chris Raguso as the first inductee to Heroes Hill, a memorial for volunteer firefighters who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to our Country. The unveiling of Heroes Hill took place prior to the inaugural Goose Fest 2018. The all day music festival helped to raise funds in support of the Raguso Family.
“This is a symbol of our undying gratitude, our respect and reverence this community holds for Lt. Chris Raguso and all who sacrificed everything to serve here at home and abroad. I want to personally express my deepest thanks to Jeff Gurmin, his team at Hoyt Farm, and our Director of Parks Joe Arico, who worked tirelessly to make this monument something we can all be proud of.” – Supervisor Edward R. Wehrheim
The unveiling ceremony was held for family and close friends to view prior to the public in time for the Memorial Day weekend. The monument is adjacent to the Veterans Memorial, with a scenic view of the park and playgrounds. The Heroes Hill engraving reads, “In honor of our volunteer firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.” On the opposite side of the memorial is the Punisher Skull, a symbol of honor and gritty determination, engraved above Lt. Christopher J. Raguso, with the inscription “That Others May Live.”
The first annual Goose Fest music festival was a huge success. All of the proceeds raised will go to benefit Master Sgt. Chris Raguso’s wife and two young daughters.