Editor:

    The employees of the Thomas Room banquet facility in
South Portland thank the local businesses and volunteers who made it
possible to show our appreciation for the families of Lance Cpl. Angel
Rosa and Sgt. Jason Swiger during their time of mourning.

    The reception for both events included an outpouring
of support for the soldiers by the people of our community. The
following is a list of the businesses and donors who made both
receptions possible:

    Broadway Variety, Sysco Distributors, Rite Thyme
Café, Shaw’s, Hannaford, General Linen, Mister Bagel Mill Creek, Market
Fresh Produce, Espo’s, National Distributors, Pine State Distributors,
Pepsi, Coca-Cola, JP Thornton’s Olive Garden, Pizza Joint, South
Portland House of Pizza, Dunkin Donuts, Saltwater Grille, South
Portland Amato’s, Dipietro’s Market, One Stoppe Party Shop, South
Portland Domino’s, Michaud Distributors, Campbell’s Market, Joe’s
Boathouse, Embassy Suites, Anania’s, Broadway GettyMart, French’s
Cakes, Frito Lay, Broadway Gardens and Absolutely Complete Property
Services.

We would like to extend a special thank you to The Maine Patriot Guard
for their support at the funeral services; Rose Worchester and John
Wright for volunteering their services during both receptions; Paul
Nixon, Curt Burrill and Nate Hjort who volunteered to pick up items
that were donated; Kevin Battle and Laura Burrill for helping set up
both receptions and the countless other individuals that were on hand
during both receptions.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of both
soldiers and our thanks are with all service men, service women and
their families.

Angie Maietta and Sandi Story

The Thomas Room Banquet Facility

South Portland