Politics & Government
Veterans Home To Name Rec Room After Fallen Soldier
Army Specialist Michael Andrade died serving during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was also a Bristol firefighter.
BRISTOL-WARREN, RI - From Rhode Island General Assembly: Sen. Walter S. Felag (D-Dist. 10, Warren, Bristol, Tiverton) and Rep. Kenneth A. Marshall’s (D-Dist. 68, Bristol, Warren) legislation (2018-S 2106 / 2018-H 7292) to name the recreation room in the new Rhode Island Veterans Home after Army Specialist Michael Andrade was signed into law by Governor Gina M. Raimondo.
Army Specialist Michael Andrade, a National Guardsman from Bristol County, died on Sept. 24, 2003 serving during Operation Iraqi Freedom when the Humvee he was in was struck by a fuel vehicle north of Baghdad. He was also volunteer firefighter with the Bristol Fire Department.
“The sacrifices made by Specialist Andrade and those like him are shining examples of how to selflessly serve our country and protect our American way of life that we hold so dear,” said Senator Felag. “This tribute is a reminder to anyone who uses this recreation room of the price often paid to ensure freedom and democracy for our country.”
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“Specialist Andrade is a true American and Rhode Island hero whose sacrifice will be always remembered by those who enter the Veterans Home. I am happy and grateful that his memory will always be honored by all those who are thankful for his service to us all,” said Representative Marshall.
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