Seekonk Pays Tribute to Veterans

Seekonk residents gathered on Veterans Day to pay tribute to the men and women who have served their country in the military.

“We give thanks to all veterans who serve their country honorably during war or peacetime, thank you for your service,” said Veterans Service Officer James LaFlame, who praised the work of Seekonk’s Veterans Council.

For the fifth year, a “rolling parade” preceded the ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Park on Newman Avenue.

Joseph Raez, a member of the Seekonk Veterans Council, read a proclamation signed by Governor Maura Healey.

Other speakers included State Rep. Steve Howitt, R-Seekonk, E.J. McQuade, the Director of the Providence VA, and poet Margie Rieske.

Chaplain John Amaral delivered the Invocation.

Kate Terrien sang the National Anthem.

LaFlame read off the names of those veterans who were killed in action.