Patriot Guard Riders

The Patriot Guard Riders have the honor of presenting a flag line for the Keep the Spirit of ’45 Alive Ceremonies this Sunday, August 11, 2013. This is indeed an honor bestowed upon us.

We will also have the pleasure of being witness to Bugles Across America where all 50 United States will play Taps in unison, not time zone. This is a first for Bugles Across America. Just know that as you are listening to Taps in Providence, 49 other states will be listening to it as well. A tug of the heart will be felt across the country.

STAGING:
Home Depot (across the street in the extended parking lot)
387 Charles Street
Providence RI

TIME:
10:00am to KSU 10:15am
RC: Bill Macari
ARC: Mike Graichen

Although this is a two hour event, there will be members NOT holding flags for the sole purpose of giving relief to members in the flag line. Flags will be on site as well as water. IF YOU ARE GOING TO BE IN A CAGE, PLEASE MAKE PLANS TO CARPOOL FROM STAGING TO THE VETERANS PARK ON SOUTH MAIN STREET AS PARKING WILL BE VERY LIMITED.

PRESS RELEASE:

Rhode Island will take part in a national campaign called KEEP THE SPIRIT OF ’45 ALIVE, which is dedicated to preserving the legacy of our World War II generation by honoring them on National Spirit of ’45 Day, which has been designated to be observed on the second Sunday of every August, coinciding with August 11, 1945, the day President Truman announced that WWII had ended and America took up the task for rebuilding the world.

As part of this effort, the Rhode Island Hospice Veterans Partnership is hosting a “Spirit of ’45 Day” event on August 11, 2013, from 11:00 a.m to 1:00 P.M. at the WWII Memorial on South Main Street in Providence.
The day will salute those who served in uniform and on the home front, pay tribute to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice, and mobilize all Americans and future generations to carry on the legacy of national unity and commitment to service of the World War II generation

In attendance at the event will be Ret. General Reginald Centracchio who will read the proclamation, George Farrell of the Rhode Island Honor Flight Hub, the RI National Guard Firing Squad, Donald Pearce, author of Who is a Hero, The Patriot Guard Riders, MaryAnn Sztaba, Chaplain from Beacon Hospice and the RI Hospice Veterans Partnesrship.

************Please, take a moment and read the below proclamation *************

H O U S E R E S O L U T I O N RECOGNIZING AUGUST 11TH, 2013, AS “SPIRIT OF ’45 DAY” IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND WHEREAS, Nationally, the second Sunday in August has been set aside 1 as “Spirit of ’45 Day,” a day to commemorate the anniversary of the end of World War II and the efforts of millions of veterans; and WHEREAS, On August 14, 1945, people in the United States and around the world, learned of the end of World War II. News of the Allies’ noble victory was met with joyous celebration, humility, and spiritual re?ection; and WHEREAS, The victory marked the culmination of an unprecedented national effort that defeated the forces of aggression, brought freedom to subjugated nations, and ended the horrors of the Holocaust; and WHEREAS, More than 400,000 Americans gave their lives in service to their country during World War II
. The historic accomplishments of this era were achieved through the collective service and personal sacri?ces of all who served in uniform and also those who supported them on the home front; and WHEREAS, The courage, dedication, self-sacri?ce, and compassion of the World War II generation have inspired subsequent generations who have gone on to serve in the United States Armed Forces, including the men and women who are currently deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, and around the world; and WHEREAS, In addition, upon their return to civilian life, these same men and women created an array of organizations and institutions during the postwar era which helped to strengthen American democracy by promoting civic engagement, volunteerism, and service to community and country; and WHEREAS, August 14, 1945, marked not only the end of a war, but also the beginning of an unprecedented era of rebuilding in which the United States led the effort to restore the shattered nations of the Allies and their enemies alike, and to create institutions to work towards a more peaceful global community; and WHEREAS, The entire World War II generation, military and civilian, has provided a model of unity and community that serves as a source of inspiration for current and future generations of Americans to come together to work for the continued betterment of the United States and the world; now, therefore be it RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations hereby recognizes August 11th of 2013 as “Spirit of ’45 Day” in our state; and be it further RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to transmit a duly certi?ed copy of this resolution to the Director of the Division of Veterans’ Affairs.
Sponsored by The Rhode Island Hospice Veterans Partnership
“NO LAPSE OF TIME. NO DISTANCE OF SPACE. SHALL CAUSE YOU TO BE FORGOTTEN.”

Barbara “Wolfy” Dardeen
Rhode Island State Captain