Why did the East Greenwich community organize the Veterans Day parade?
EAST GREENWICH, R.I. (WJAR) — East Greenwich residents lined up to thank veterans Wednesday during a decades-long Veterans Day parade, including a 103-year-old retired Navy aviator celebrating alongside his family.
Community organizations marched side by side, handing out candy and waving to spectators who gathered to show their appreciation.
“We all know veterans and we support them and love them and just proud to be here,” said East Greenwich resident Linda Penny…