Photos: Bristol veterans honored during annual ceremony

Photos by Richard W Dionne Jr

Posted 11/12/19

Bristol's veterans were honored in the annual Veteran's Day ceremony at the Rhode Island Veteran's Home on Monday. Veteran's gathered in the new hall with their families and friends. Brigadier …

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Photos: Bristol veterans honored during annual ceremony

Diane Hamer shares a moment with her dad, Vietnam veteran Tom Roy during the annual Veteran's Day ceremony at the Rhode Island Veteran's Home in Bristol on Monday.

Photos by Richard W Dionne Jr

General treasurer Seth Magaziner shakes hands with Vietnam vet John Leonard after the service.

Bristol Train of Artillery members from left, Bruce Ayres, Stephen Cabana and Richard Lufkin visit with Vietnam veteran John Choquette after the service.

Captain Michael Coughlin (left) and XXX salute the memorial wreath after laying it during the ceremony.

The US Naval Sea Cadets Corps, Falcon Division post the colors for the service.

Bristol Veteran’s Council President Walter Coelho (left) salutes the flag during the National Anthem.

Violet Higgins (middle) stands with hand over her heart during the Pledge of Allegiance, her husband, Korean War vet Steve Higgins (left) looks on.

Governor Gina Raimondo makes a speech during the ceremony.

WW II veterans Ernie Anderson looks on as keynote speaker, Naval Captain Michael Coughlin makes his speech.

WW II veterans Ernie Anderson (left) and Lorraine Miller pose for a photo before the service.

Vietnam veteran Tom Roy applauds when a speaker said, Veteran’s Day is also a day for spouses and families.

Korean War veteran Bill Ferreira (left) and WW II veteran Armand Messier look on during the ceremony.

Veterans and politicians look on during the ceremony.

Korean War Naval veteran Mark Bonjorno and wife, Pat listen on during the ceremony.

Naval Commander Michael Kendel and son, Thomas, 8, listen on during the ceremony.

Anne Egan (left) holds the hand and dances with husband, Korean War veteran, John Egan along with Rhode Island Veteran’s Home employee, Patty Serpa as the Mt. Hope High School band plays the Armed Forces Medley during the Veteran’s Day service at the Rhode Island Veteran’s Home on Monday afternoon.

Veteran Cliff Fantel claps and sings along as the Mt. Hope High School band plays the Armed Forces Medley.

Vietnam veteran Tom Roy (left), WW II veterans Ernie Anderson (middle) and Guy Armillotto stand up during the playing of the Armed Forces Medley.

Keynote speaker Captain Michael Coughlin gives a heart felt speech during the ceremony.

Connie Hanson tends to husband, US Marine Vietnam vet, John Hanson during the ceremony.

Violet Higgins sits with husband, Korean vet Steve Higgins during the ceremony.

Posted Tuesday, November 12, 2019 1:38 pm

Photos by Richard W Dionne Jr

Bristol's veterans were honored in the town's annual Veteran's Day ceremony at the Rhode Island Veterans' Home on Monday. Veterans gathered in the new hall with their families and friends. Brigadier General Rick Baccus welcomed the large gathering and was master of ceremony during the service.

Gov. Gina Raimondo, Senator Jack Reed, Congressman David Cicilline, Congressman Jim Langevin, Bristol Town Administrator Steven Contente, Town Council President Nathan Calouro and keynote speaker Captain Michael Coughlin spoke during the ceremony. The Mt. Hope High School band, under the direction of Christopher Lambert, played a beautiful rendition of the National Anthem and the Armed Forces Medley.

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