WWII Veteran Celebrates 100th Birthday on D-Day Anniversary

WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday on D-Day anniversary

SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WPRI) — For longtime Rhode Island resident and World War II veteran Maury Boulais, this Friday was meaningful for a number of reasons.  Boulais celebrated his 100th birthday at Smithfield Woods Senior Living, surrounded by friends and family — on the 81st anniversary of the D-Day landings. “He’s the best father, he’s a gentle man," said Suzanne Andrews, Boulais' daughter. "He’s just a fantastic dad.” A veteran of the Atlantic T…

100-year-old World War II veteran from Columbia to be honored at Friday's 81st anniversary of D-Day

You’ll see 200 American flags and a solitary U.S. Army helmet at Friday morning’s ceremony in Columbia to mark the 81st anniversary of D-Day, which was the Allied invasion on the beaches of Normandy France on June 6, 1944. Numerous wreaths were presented during the 98th annual Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony at the Boone County Courthouse plaza (May 26, 2025 photo from 939 the Eagle’s Brian Hauswirth) D-Day marked the start of the liberation…