Posts Tagged ‘WWII’
RI Veterans: Did you know? 10.04.25 (WWII trip, poster contest, resources, events) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans’ issues WANTED WORLD WAR II VETERANS FOR ALL-EXPENSE PAID TRIP TO WWII MUSEUM Do you know a World War II Veteran? The Gary Sinise Foundation invites WWII veterans to join him for an all-expense paid trip to the National WWII Museum from April 29-May 2. All veterans attending…
Read MoreWWII veteran, Roger Desjardins, turns 100 – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, veterans writer Other members of ITAM 100 club: WWII Veterans Caster Salemi, 102, Arthur Mederois, 10, Bill, Soule 101, and sitting Louie Dolce, 100. Rhode Island World War II veteran Roger Desjardins turned 100 years old today. It was hell, said World War II veteran Roger Desjardins describing his combat experience…
Read MoreFrom Detroit to Pawtucket, and back again: The journey of a WWII footlocker – Herb Weiss
by Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues “There and Back Again.” originating from J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, is an expression that means a complete round trip to a place, including the journey back to where you started. The journey of my late-father’s military olive-green footlocker began last June, after I was notified by a…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 19.12.24 (104 WWII Veteran Medeiros, 2024 review…) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans issues 104-year-old RI Battle of Bulge Survivor, WWII Veteran Arthur Medeiros; one of Rhode Island’s Most Decorated Living Combat Veterans and John A. Cianci RI WWII Survivor of Battle Of Bulge December 16, 2024 marked the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Bulge, also known as the Ardennes Offensive,…
Read MoreVictory Day in Rhode Island recognizes state’s outsized contribution in WWII. Events set:
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans The State of Rhode Island celebrates Victory Day on 2nd Monday in August 2024. Why as the only state to have a state holiday for Victory over Japan? First, and most important to honor those 96,000 brave Rhode islanders who served in World War II. And, to never forget the…
Read MoreVictory Day dinner for RI World War II Veterans TODAY – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, Department Veterans Service Officer, Italian American War Veterans (ITAM) The Italian American War Veterans of the United States, Inc., and the War Tribute Car Cruise committee are hosting a FREE dinner for local World War II veterans and their guest at Perella’s Ristorante, 311 Metacom Ave, Warren RI starting at 3:00PM TODAY. “Honoring and paying tribute…
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