Seekonk Honors Veterans

A ceremony was held on Veterans Day to honor the men and women who have served their country in the armed forces.

“We gives 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.

There was a “rolling parade” which 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.

Healey noted there are approximately 300,000 veterans living in Massachusetts.

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

Chaplain John Parker delivered the Invocation.