Honoring Our Veterans. U.S. REPRESENTATIVE DAVID CICILLINE.

On Saturday, I had the privilege of hosting more than 200 Rhode Island veterans at a Barbecue and Community Conversation in honor of their extraordinary service on behalf of our nation. 

During our discussion, I heard about many of the challenges facing our veteran community – from difficulty finding good-paying work to trouble accessing health care and other benefits. It’s clear that we are still not doing enough to support the heroic individuals who serve our nation in uniform.

This Memorial Day, we must all join together to recommit ourselves to fight for those who have risked everything for us. Our veterans exemplify the finest values our state and our nation have to offer, and we owe them so much.

Veterans and their family members should all consider my office a resource. Whether you’re having troubling accessing housing, health care, VA benefits, or any other services, please give my office a call at 729-5600.

On behalf of the people of the First Congressional District of Rhode Island, I wish all of our veterans a peaceful Memorial Day among family and friends. May God bless you and our brave men and women now serving. And may God continue to bless the United States of America.

Warm Regards,
 
David Cicilline
Member of Congress  

[D-28] For those we’ve lost. CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE PAT RYAN.

David -- As flags are lowered to half-staff around the country today, I recall the names and faces of those I know who've made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. Names like Howard, Flint, Danpier, Wilwerth...and far too many others.

 

Later this afternoon, I’m hosting a BBQ with our volunteers. We’ll come together to remember what this day is about, and to ready ourselves for the final sprint towards our primary election. I’ll thank them for helping to fight for the values that matter most.

 

The folks I know, and the millions of others who have given their lives to protect our freedoms, were on my mind today as I marched in the Kingston Memorial Day parade. We must remember their spirit and honor their willingness to selflessly serve the greater good. When I look around, I see how divided our country has become. To honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice, we must come together again. We must focus on finding common ground based on our shared American values. That’s how we’ll get our country back on track. That's what motivates me every day.

 

I hope you'll join me in taking a few minutes today to remember those we've lost.

 

Pat

Honoring our fallen heroes. CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE JENNIFER WEXTON.

Dear David,

Today we honor those who have served our country and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. 

Thank you to all who have served our nation in uniform and the families who have supported them.

Freedom isn’t free, and we are eternally in your debt. 

Sincerely,
Jennifer

Barbecues & Freedom. CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE JOSH WELLE.

USS COWPENS (CG-63) deployed in the sea of Japan

Asbury Park Charity Kings Family Day on May 26, 2018

Some things never change...

This weekend, I was invited to speak at Asbury Park Annual Family Day. l had the pleasure of connecting with those in and out of my district, and had the opportunity to learn more about  their challenges and aspirations.

Building relationships and cooking burgers in Asbury Park reminded me of Navy barbecues. I have wonderful memories of serving chow on the foodline--enjoying celebrations on deployment away from NJ family--eating with shipmates who would become brothers and sisters in arms.

To be honest, there was something special about being deployed on Memorial Day. Being on the front lines and standing the watch was a time to reflect on the ultimate sacrifice others gave for our nation.

As you reflect today remember that our democracy is fragile and must be protected. Freedom in our great society is not free.

We honor all Gold Star families, military families, and veterans for their sacrifices.

Service First,

Josh