Memorial Day wreath laying ceremony held in Warwick

WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) — Local leaders and veterans gathered in Warwick to hold a wreath laying ceremony on Memorial Day.

The ceremony was held at Warwick Veterans Park, right next to Warwick Veterans Memorial Middle School, to honor those who lost their lives in battle.

Mayor Frank Picozzi and Rep. Camille Vella-Wilkinson were on hand for Monday’s ceremony.

“It was an honor to attend two very special Memorial Day ceremonies here in Warwick,” the Mayor said in a Facebook post.

Veterans who attended the ceremony were encouraged to wear a hat, shirt, or jacket that represented their branch of the service.

“Just as there is a protocol to display our nation’s flag, there is also an equally respectful manner to dispose of one,” said Rep. Vella-Wilkinson, a retired naval officer. “The ceremony is history-laden and quite beautiful. It is a wonderful way to teach children the meaning of Memorial Day rather than relegating it to be merely the start of summer beach days.”