RI Veterans: Did you know? 23.11.23, Thanksgiving dinner, Army Navy, Vets Center – John A. Cianci

A group of veterans posing with turkeys.

by John A. Cianci, contributing writer on Veterans issues Photo: SFC John A. Cianci – 2003 Members of the 119th Military Police Company stationed in Baghdad, Iraq patiently and proudly display the 2 turkeys prepared for members of 119th MP Co on Thanksgiving.  Free Thanksgiving Dinner for Veterans and Immediate Family TODAY “Walk-ins are welcomed,” said one…

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Cranston honors veterans at Veterans Day Parade & Park View 5K

A man in a suit is waving to a crowd of people at the Cranston Veterans Day Parade.

The Veterans Day Parade will be held on Saturday, Nov. 11, at 11:30 a.m. The route will start in front of Legion Bowl on Park Avenue continuing past City Hall on to Hayward Street and down Rolfe Street. After the parade, a speaking ceremony will be held at Cannon Memorial which will include remarks on…

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Veterans Honored at Waterfire’s Salute to Veterans – Ann Clanton

A group of people in kilts are playing in front of a crowd during the Waterfire Salute to Veterans event.

by Ann Clanton, contributing writer WaterFire’s Salute to Veterans was held on Saturday in collaboration with the Rhode Island Department of Veterans Affairs. The event was a moving tribute and one of the most popular Waterfires of the season, with ceremonies held at the WaterPlace basin area, with flags all around.   A World War…

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