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GoLocalProv | News | Veterans Monuments Vandalized on the State House Grounds, VFW to Conduct Clean Up
State Home hit by grafitti PHOTO: VFW
On Thursday night, vandals spray-painted the monuments on the Backyard of Heroes on the Rhode Island State Home West Garden.
The Veterans of Overseas Wars of Rhode Island, upon listening to in regards to the vandalism Friday, provided to assist clear up the mess and restore the monuments that honor all branches of the navy.
“It broke my coronary heart to see these sacred stones spray painted or tagged as they honor our navy roots in Rhode Island, which has a deep historical past of service to our nation since we have been a colony.” stated Joe “Tiger” Patrick, the VFW State Commander of Rhode Island.
Patrick stated he had assembled quite a few his District Commanders to return and energy wash the monuments safely to guard the floor of the stones. Salks Ace {Hardware} is donating the cleansing supplies for the mission, as a significant company sponsor of the Veterans of Overseas Wars nationwide.
The VFW will conduct the clear up West Garden of the Rhode Island State Home “Backyard of Heroes” on Monday, stated Patrick