05/24/2026
We share We Will Remember Memorial tags with any group that would like to help adopt them out in their community. This year- we have been contacted by several businesses that wanted to share them as well. This has been great. Below is a shortened version of an email that was shared with us. Thank you Granite Shore Power for sharing our mission with your community!
"As we head into Memorial Day weekend, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on what this day truly represents. Memorial Day is about honoring the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice is something that deserves more than just a passing acknowledgment.
At Granite Shore Power, we’ve tried to bring that meaning a little closer to home through the “We Will Remember” dog tag project. What started as a simple idea has become a powerful reminder that every name represents a real person, with a story, a family, and a life given in service to others.
I have had the honor of learning about Cpl. Roland Levigne. Roland was originally from Manchester, New Hampshire, and later enlisted in the U.S. Army after moving to Connecticut. He enlisted on June 17, 1943, and was killed in action on March 26, 1945.
At the time of his death, Cpl. Levigne was assigned to the 168th Engineer Combat Battalion, operating in the Rhine Gorge sector of Germany in support of General George Patton’s Third Army. During this phase of the war, U.S. forces were conducting dangerous river crossings under direct enemy fire, including amphibious assaults near Sankt Goar and Oberwesel. Combat engineers like Cpl. Levigne played a critical role, rapidly constructing temporary bridges under fire to move tanks and heavy armor across the Rhine, helping secure the advance into central Germany.
Taking the time to learn even a small part of his story has been a powerful reminder of the sacrifice behind each name.
This is a voluntary effort, but I would encourage you to take part if you can. Even a few minutes spent learning about the individual on your tag is a meaningful way to honor their memory and ensure their story continues to be told.
I appreciate the thoughtfulness and respect so many of you have already shown through your participation. It says a lot about who we are as a team.
Good Morning GSP
As we head into Memorial Day weekend, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on what this day truly represents. Memorial Day is about honoring the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice is something that deserves more than just a passing acknowledgment.
At Granite Shore Power, we’ve tried to bring that meaning a little closer to home through the “We Will Remember” dog tag project. What started as a simple idea has become a powerful reminder that every name represents a real person, with a story, a family, and a life given in service to others.
I have had the honor of learning about Cpl. Roland Levigne. Roland was originally from Manchester, New Hampshire, and later enlisted in the U.S. Army after moving to Connecticut. He enlisted on June 17, 1943, and was killed in action on March 26, 1945.
At the time of his death, Cpl. Levigne was assigned to the 168th Engineer Combat Battalion, operating in the Rhine Gorge sector of Germany in support of General George Patton’s Third Army. During this phase of the war, U.S. forces were conducting dangerous river crossings under direct enemy fire, including amphibious assaults near Sankt Goar and Oberwesel. Combat engineers like Cpl. Levigne played a critical role, rapidly constructing temporary bridges under fire to move tanks and heavy armor across the Rhine, helping secure the advance into central Germany.
Taking the time to learn even a small part of his story has been a powerful reminder of the sacrifice behind each name.
This is a voluntary effort, but I would encourage you to take part if you can. Even a few minutes spent learning about the individual on your tag is a meaningful way to honor their memory and ensure their story continues to be told.
I appreciate the thoughtfulness and respect so many of you have already shown through your participation. It says a lot about who we are as a team.
I hope you all have a safe weekend, and that you’re able to take a moment to reflect on the true meaning of the day.
