It is also a state with strong union representation, so once a holiday made it onto the state list it is difficult to drop it. Indeed, residents of the state suffered a higher proportion of war deaths than nearly any other state. Rhode Island’s continuation of this holiday is said to have been reinforced due to the high number of veterans who retired to the state. Arkansas dropped this holiday in 1955, leaving Rhode Island as the only state that marks the end of World War II with a legal holiday.
New York observed V-J Day a few times in the late 1940s, and in 1949, Arkansas adopted a new state holiday – “World War II Memorial Day”. Richard Windsor, a long-serving East Providence Republican. Victory Day was established in Rhode Island by lawmakers in the spring of 1948, three years after World War II ended when the General Assembly passed a bill sponsored by Rep. V-J or Victory Day recognizes the ways Americans served, honors those who fell, and recognizes the victory they achieved to restore freedom and end tyranny around the globe. 11 th, 2001, 39.3% served during the Vietnam War era, and 4.5% are veterans of WWII. Of all veterans in the state, 13.7% served after Sept. Other veteran organizations’ leaders have been invited and are expected to be in attendance.Īccording to website thecentersquare – – in Rhode Island, 49,471 residents, or 5.8% of the 18 and older population, are military veterans - the eighth smallest share among states. Cianci, Italian American War Veterans have confirmed their attendance. Two state commanders, Tiger Patrick, VFW and John A. The dinners will be served by members of leadership of Rhode Island veteran organizations. One of the ships in the convoy was sunk by the Germans.ĭolce is a regular at Perella’s Ristorante and owner Louie Perella always ensures Dolce is treated like a VIP while dining at the restaurant. During one of the escorts Dolce was a crew member, U.S Navy ships being escorted came under attack by German planes. His duties included tours in the seas along North Africa. Coast Guard escort ship during the Second World War. Maybe I will be connected with other World War II veterans who served in the U.S Coast Guard during World War II,” said Louis Dolce Sn., 98 year-old veterans residing at the Rhode Island Veterans home in Bristol RI.ĭolce served during WWII from 1940 to 1943 on a U.S.
by phone, (401)677-9838 or email looking forward to the dinner and camaraderie. Confirmation could be by contacting the Italian American War Veterans of US, Inc. VETTIP – If you are a World War II veteran and guest, and the dessert is not mentioned above, you must order the special dessert of your choice no later than August 5, 2022. Ryan is known for her homemade desserts, and she will be featuring homemade tiramisu, cannolis, grapenut pudding, and any other special order dessert from World War II. “When John brainstormed the idea to do a special dinner for World War II veterans on Victory Day and asked me to be one of the chefs, I immediately told him yes,” said Ryan. Homemade desserts will be made by retired LTC Patricia Ryan, Combat Desert Storm veteran, and member of the Rhode Island National Guard for over 20 years. Main entrees will be served with Perrella’s homemade pasta. Perella’s veal and peas, and veal or chicken parmigiana. The veterans and their guests will have a choice of main entree dishes: Cianci’s award winning lasagna.
“I’m excited to have the opportunity to be one of the veteran waitresses for the dinner.” “Sadly, daily we are losing our World War II veterans, and want to ensure they are not forgotten on a special day the state of Rhode Island celebrates their service to the United States,” said Linda D’Andrea Peck, U.S Army Veteran, Veteran Service Officer for the Town of Burrillville, Rhode Island. 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, on Monday August 8, 2022, from 3:00 to 6:00pm.
GETTING RID OF VICTORY DAY IN RHODE ISLAND FREE
It commemorates the end of the second World War when Japan’s surrender was announced on August 14 th, 1945.ĭid you know in Rhode Island an estimated 50,000 veterans live in Rhode Island and an estimated 2,000 are World War II veterans?ĭo you know a living World War II veteran available for a FREE Italian dinner and homemade dessert on August 8, 2022? If yes, please contact him or her to invite them for a special dinner to honor them (see article for details and point of contact) Cianci, Department Veterans Service Officer, Italian Americ an War Veterans (ITAM)ĭid you know Rhode Island is the only state to celebrate the state holiday, V-J Day or Victory Day?ĭid you know Victory Day is a state holiday in Rhode Island, observed on the second Monday in August.
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