Cicilline Presents Service Medals to Navy Medic, Who Served During Cuban Missile Crisis

WOONSOCKET, RI—U.S. Cong. David Cicilline on Thursday night will present some "long-overdue" services medals to a Woonsocket veteran.

Bob Picard, former Navy medic, earned the service medals more than 50 years ago, while serving as part of the U.S. blockade during 13-day long Cuban Missile Crisis, Cicilline's office said.

Cicilline, who helped untangle the red tape, will present the medals at the Woonsocket Senior Center’s Veterans Appreciation Dinner.

U.S. Sens. Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse will also attend.

The dinner is at 5 p.m. at the Woonsocket Senior Center, 84 Social St.