East Greenwich Memorial Day Parade . When: 10 a.m. Route: The parade steps off at Academy Field, proceeds down Mawney Street to First Avenue, and then north on Main Street to the Town Hall.

RI veterans honored through essays, memorials, outreach, and events – from Memorial Day tributes to Sea Cadet promotions and community support.

Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery will host its annual grave-flagging ceremony on Saturday, May 24, beginning at 8:30 a.m. The effort encourages volunteers and visitors to “take the flags ...

The State of Rhode Island’s 49th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony begins at 1 p.m. at the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery at 301 South County Trail in Exeter.

The genesis of Memorial Day in RI: Why we remember our fallen heroes. Frank Lennon, Special to the Journal. Marion McQuillian was 8½ years old in the spring of 1917.

Ashley Erling brings us “Eye on RI” featuring local events and attractions! Boots on the Ground- In 2016, Operation Stand Down RI launched the Boots on the Ground for Heroes Memorial which ...

What is open on Memorial Day in RI? Most supermarkets, convenience stores, liquor stores and retail chains remain open on Memorial Day. Some stores, such as Costco, choose to close for the holiday ...

(WJAR) — Cities and Towns in Rhode Island held Memorial Day ceremonies to honor service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. The city of Woonsocket and the United Veterans ...

Memorial Day parades, observances in RI and MA by: Colin Spence. Posted: May 25, 2015 / 08:37 AM EDT. Updated: May 25, 2015 / 08:37 AM EDT. ... Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

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