October 2026 – Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 406

Upcoming Events

Newport VFW to Rededicate Memorial Boulevard on Veterans’ Day

(from Newport This Week article by Zane Wolfgang) Newport VFW Post 406 will formally rededicate Memorial Boulevard on Veterans’ Day in a ceremony to reaffirm the roadway’s role of honoring the service and sacrifice of Newport’s veterans. At the ceremony, a new commemorative sign will be unveiled to recognize the boulevard’s connection to the generations…

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Honoring the Service and Sacrifice of PVT Michael G. Murphy

On October 19, 2026, Kevin Cardoza, U.S. Coast Guard and retired Newport Police Department, on behalf of the officers and members of VFW Post 406, Newport, Rhode Island, and the countless family members and friends of the Murphy family, placed a VFW grave marker, an American flag, and a photograph of PVT. Michael G. Murphy…

Events

Saint George’s Remembrance Ceremony Oct 25

VFW Post 406 and the greater public are invited for a spectacular choral and orchestral event combining the Professional Choristers of the Choir School of Newport County, The Advanced Vocal Ensemble of St. George’s School, Members of the choir of Trinity Episcopal Church Newport, the Choirs of St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral in Burlington, Vermont, guest…