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The Elks are dedicated to
supporting and helping our veterans, with Elks across the country donating
their time and resources. One goal of the National Elks is to make the
Elks the most visible force in voluntary service to our veterans. Our RI
Elks are no exception, going above and beyond to support our veterans. |
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Elks
National Veterans Service Commission Programs:
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Check out
all the ways that the Elks is helping our veterans |
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Michael F. Manning -"Can-Coin Program"
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In
September, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the U.S.A. made
a commitment to the Vietnam Veterans Alliance to collaborate in a
fundraising program named in memory of Michael F. Manning, past Director
of the Elks National Veterans Service Commission. |
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The cans
are out at lodges and other locations across the state - please give as
generously as you are able to help a worthy cause! |
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Medical Support for Veterans with Mesothelioma |
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Veterans
are often diagnosed with pleural Mesothelioma as a result of exposure to
asbestos while serving our nation. For more information, please
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Mesothelioma &
Asbestos Awareness Center |
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Veterans and Mesothelioma |
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Blue Star
Flag Program |
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The Blue
Star Banner is an official banner, authorized by the Department of
Defense, for display by families who have members serving overseas in the
Armed Forces. |
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Some Pictures from the
Westerly Lodge #678 Blue Star Ceremony |
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Left to right: Debby Saporita, John Saporita, Sr., Mrs. Saporita, John
Saporita, Jr., mother, father
and grandparents of Army Captain John Saporita
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Left to
right: Mary Coleman, sister Tricia-Mae and Margaret Allen (grandmother) |
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Left to right: Mrs. Bruce White, their daughter, and Mr. Bruce White,
parents of United States
Marine Corp
Lance Corporal Travis White
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Left to
right: Theresa and Mark O'Donnell, father of Army Master Sgt. Russell
O'Donnell |
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Family
of Harold Emery |
Left to right;
Seaman,
Samuel Casha, E-3, Fireman, Patrick Stewart, E-3, Commander
Thomas Kraemer,
Seaman, Ian Vonwerder, E-3
and Seaman Apprentice, Robert Moriarty, E-2
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