By Thomas J. MorganOn March 23, 2012 A year ago today: Rhode Island National Guard officials announce the death in Afghanistan of Specialist Dennis P. Weichel Jr., who had lived in Pawtucket and Central Falls, during what the Army described as a security operation in Laghman Province. On March 23, 2008 5 years ago today: Stephen E.
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