WARWICK – The Washington Trust Co. donated $50,000 to the Station Fire Memorial Foundation, the bank announced Wednesday morning.
The foundation has been raising funds for a Station Fire Memorial Park at the site of the former The Station nightclub in West Warwick, in remembrance of the 100 people that lost their lives during a fire on Feb. 20, 2003.
The park is scheduled to open on May 21. According to WPRI-TV CBS 12, the park will feature a courtyard, gardens, a walkway and a stone with each victim’s name.
Joseph MarcAurele, Washington Trust chairman and CEO, is a member of the Station Fire Memorial Park campaign leadership committee.
“As a survivor and president of the Station Fire Memorial Foundation, I am humbled and honored by the very generous donation of $50,000 made by Washington Trust,” said Gina Russo, SFMF president. “The Station Fire Memorial Foundation is grateful for Washington Trust’s support and dedication to honoring our 100 Angels.”
So far, the foundation has raised over $2 million for the park.
Chris Bergenheim is the PBN web editor.
