Cemetery Benefits from Boy Scout’s Military Flag Replacement Plan

Boy Scout Troop 152 North Kingstown

Members of Boy Scout Troop 152, led by Travis Sampson, replaced over 1200 worn and faded flags decorating the graves of U.S. Veterans at Quidnessett Memorial Cemetery in North Kingstown, Rhode Island.

Star Scout, Travis Sampson directs the scouts in the replacement plan.

The Troop annually replaces the flags as a service to the community.

First Class Scout, Trevor Cirillo

Troop 152 is chartered by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 152.

Tenderfoot Scout, Tommy Wynsen

REMINDER: Quidnessett Memorial Cemetery will be holding a Memorial Day Concert at the cemetery.  Please join us in celebrating this very special occasion!

Memorial Music by the Trinity Trio

The Trinity Trio will perform Memorial Day 2012. Featuring: Manny Morales, Willie and Max Grear

Monday, May 28, 2012 from 3:00-4:00pm
at the Pond

The “TRINITY TRIO” will perform on Memorial Day at Quidnessett Memorial Cemetery next to the Pond.  Covered seating and light refreshments are provided for visitors to the cemetery.

The Trio has Manny Morales on trumpet, Willie  Grear on piano, and Max Grear on bass.  These talented musicians are all students at South Kingstown High School.

Come join us for a great memorial concert!

Memorial Band Concert by The Guys in Pink

The Guys In Pink will perform Fathers Day 2011. Featuring: Manny Morales, Colin Schmidt, Ethan McClure, Grant Galla

Sunday, June 19, 2011
from 3:00 – 4:00pm
at the Pond

Come join us for a nostalgic concert by The Guys in Pink.

Last year we had an excellent turnout and everyone enjoyed the concert by Manny and Friends. We had a tent set up on case of rain, or too much sun, and plenty of chairs for concert-goers to relax and enjoy the concert in comfort.

We’ve included some photos below from last year’s Father’s Day concert.

Manny and Friends performing Fathers Day 2010. Featuring from Left to Right: Nat Piccirilli, Banjo; Dick Whaley, Trombone; Ed Drew, Clarinet; Manny Morales, Trumpet

Father's Day Concert from across the Pond

Father's Day Concert Goers

Father's Day, moms and children

Father's Day, little boys

To visit our Concerts page click here.

Giving Thanks on Memorial Day 2011

Boy Scout Troop 152

Every year these hard working Boy Scouts from Troop 152 North Kingstown replace all the Veterans burial flags throughout the cemetery.  It is an enormous undertaking considering we have more than 1,350 Veterans resting with the gates of Quidnessett Memorial Cemetery.

Boy Scouts Placing Flags

This year the volunteer effort was organized by Scout Kyle Sayre.  They all did a terrific job!  Please join us in thanking Kyle and Boy Scout Troop 152 for their continued commitment and efforts on behalf of our Nation’s Veterans.    You may email them at troop152@ids.net

Boy Scouts Placing Flags

Memorial Orchestral Music by The Amari String Trio

Amari String Trio featuring: Emily Anthony, Violin; Robert Champlin, Cellist; Patricia Petersen, Viola

Sunday, May 8, 2011 from 3:00 – 4:00pm in the Garden of Meditation and Prayer

What could be more fitting on Mothers Day than listening to lovely classical music coming from the very garden that is dedicated “IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR MOTHERS” at Quidnessett Memorial Cemetery.

We hope you will come and join us in this wonderful celebration of Mom!

Patricia Petersen, Violinist

In 2010 Patricia Peterson performed solo for Mothers Day at the cemetery and gave a singularly soulful performance.

Patricia is a retired music teacher of the North Kingstown schools who also played viola with the RI Philharmonic Orchestra.  In addition to regularly performing with the Amari String Trio/Quartet, she also provides ministry of music for St. Paul’s Church.