Veterans honor contributors to restoration of World War I cannon on Memorial Boulevard

The Bristol Veterans Council acknowledged the contributions of two individuals who assisted with the restoration of the World War I cannon on Memorial Boulevard with a ceremony at the start of their monthly meeting Wednesday.

Park commissioner Leonard Lamothe, right, and Bristol Parks administrator Sarah Larson receive certificates of appreciation for their contributions to the restoration of the World War I cannon on Memorial Boulevard from Mayor Jeffrey Caggiano at the Bristol Veterans Council monthly meeting Wednesday. | Neal Supranovich

Mayor Jeffrey Caggiano presented certificates of appreciation to Board of Park Commissioner member Leonard Lamothe and Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Human Services assistant superintendent Sarah Larson during the meeting held at Post 2 American Legion Hall.


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