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State of Rhode Island, Office of Veterans Services , Department of Human Services

Rhode Island to Honor America's Heroes at the Veterans Home in Bristol

Published on Tuesday, November 11, 2025

November 11, 2025

Media Advisory

 

Contact:

Parker Gavigan

parker.gavigan@vets.ri.gov

 

 

 

Rhode Island to Honor America's Heroes at the Veterans Home in Bristol

 

 

What:

State of Rhode Island to honor and recognize our Veterans during a ceremony at the Rhode Island Veterans Home.

 

Who:

Veterans, Veteran residents of the Veterans Home, and their families.

 

Governor Dan McKee

Director Kasim Yarn - Veterans Services

U.S. Sen. Jack Reed

U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse

U.S. Rep. Seth Magaziner

U.S Rep. Gabe Amo

Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos

Secretary of State Gregg Amore

General Treasurer James Diossa

Senate President Valarie Lawson

Speaker Joseph Shekarchi

Bristol Town Manager Steven Contente

Brooke Perron, student and winner of the Patriot's Pen essay

 

Where:

Rhode Island Veterans Home

480 Metacom Ave

Bristol

 

*Due to colder weather the event will be held inside the main galley*



When:

Tuesday, November 11th, at 2 PM.

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