This year’s Veterans Day ceremony in Barrington included a special recognition, as the names of six local veterans were added to the town’s Honor Roll. 

Ernest H. Silva, Albert Richard Marcello, Francis M. McBride, Charles Brule, Peter Taraian, and Emmett Whalen had their names added to the Barrington Veterans Honor Roll, ensuring that their service and contributions are permanently recognized. 

• Sergeant Ernest H. Silva: United States Air Force from 1964 to 1968 during the Vietnam War. He completed his aircraft technician training at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia.

• Albert Richard Marcello: Born and raised in town, Albert served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War, completing specialized avionics training at Chanute Air Force Base in Illinois and qualifying as an instrument repairman/mechanic. Marcello was subsequently stationed at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan; Pyeongtaek, South Korea; and the Philippines, where he proudly served with the distinguished 80th Fighter Squadron, known as the "Headhunters," supporting the squadron's F-84 Thunderjet fighter aircraft.

• Francis M. McBride: A corporal in the Marine Corp's elite K9 division during World War II, McBride was stationed Guam and spent time in Iwo Jima. After World War II, he returned with his dog, Baron, and lived in Barrington until his death in 2009.

• Charles Brule: Col. Charles Brule (Ret.) was called to service in 2002 as part of the Presidential Select Reserve Call-up, serving with HQ 43rd Military Brigade, Joint Task Force 160. After serving honorably for over 30 years, he retired at the rank of Colonel. 

• Peter Taraian: Taraian enlisted in the Army in 1953 and proudly served in the Korean War. Upon returning from the war, he co-founded United Plating, and lived in Barrington until his death in 2026. 

• Emmett Whalen: Whalen attended the US Naval Academy and served as a Lieutenant in the Navy for 8 years during the global war on terror from 2016 to 2024. 

Ruck march

The ceremony, organized by the Barrington Veterans Advisory Committee, also recognized the Barrington Garden Club for its dedication to the care and preservation of Barrington's veterans memorials. Following the ceremony, attendees were also invited to participate in a “Veterans Honor Ruck March” — a three-mile walk along the East Bay Bike Path from Barrington Town Hall to Atria Bay Spring Village.