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David B. Champagne was a corporal in the United States Marine Corps who received the Congressional Medal of Honor posthumously “for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty” inaction op Hill 104 during the Korean War. David was born as the middle of three sons
William Grant Fournier was a sergeant in the United States Army who received the Congressional Medal of Honor posthumously “for gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty” in the Pacific Theater during World War II. William was born in Norwich, Connecticut, on June 21, 1913, to Olive (Gaudreau) and Alfred C. Fournier.
Born on July 23, 1917 as Georgio Guariglia, he was an Italian-American pianist, conductor, composer, arranger, recording artist and record producer who is known for his extensive work across the spectrum of the entertainment industry. George was born in Westerly, Rhode Island, soon after his family emigrated from Italy. Most of the family’s members were musically gifted and could play
Bob Venturini is the producer and host of two award-winning cable TV shows: “An Hour With Bob’s Variety Show” is the longest running variety show in New England and “Bob’s Big Adventures.” Both are in their 31st year. Bob has been called by the Providence Journal “the Johnny Carson of public access cable television.” Bob
Michael Thomas Flynn is a retired United States Army Lieutenant General who served the nation with honor and distinction in various significant assignments for thirty-three years. One of nine siblings, Michael was born to Charles Francis Flynn and Helen Frances (née Andrews) in Middletown, Rhode Island, on December 24, 1958. He attended local grammar and