‘Boots on the Ground’ memorial honors Rhode Island’s fallen heroes

‘Boots on the Ground’ memorial honors Rhode Island’s fallen heroes

NEWPORT, R.I. (WPRI) — As Memorial Day weekend begins, dozens gathered at Fort Adams in Newport for a powerful and emotional ceremony honoring Rhode Islanders who made the ultimate sacrifice. The annual “Boots on the Ground for Heroes Memorial,” organized by Operation Stand Down Rhode Island (OSDRI), pays tribute to the more than 7,000 U.S. service members who have died in the line of duty since the September 11 attacks. While those heroes are b…