Lawrence C. Reid, president of the Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame, announced the 4the Induction Ceremony of Recent Achievers to be held on Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 12:30 p.m. at The Squantum Club in Riverside, Rhode Island.
Nine Recent Achievers connected to the Ocean State who have distinguished themselves in various walks of life will be inducted.
The honorees are:
David R. Carlin, Jr. a distinguished R.I. Senate Leader, education administrator, professor, author and champion of those “without a voice in society born or unborn.”David R. Carlin, Jr. a distinguished R.I. Senate Leader, education administrator, professor, author and champion of those “without a voice in society born or unborn.”
Michael G. Ehrlich, M.D., a nationally prominent orthopedic surgeon who was Chairman of Orthopedics at Brown University Medical School and held the same chief position at Rhode Island and Miriam Hospitals.
John J.K. Han, M.D., an emigrant from Korea who was a pioneering acupuncturist and successfully lobbied the R.I. General Assembly for legislation authorizing the independent practice of acupuncture.
Albert David Hedison, Jr., an esteemed member of Rhode Island’s proud Armenian-American community and noted leading performer of stage, screen and television. Well-known for TV’s classic science fiction series Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1964-1968).
George Luz, Sr., a member of the Greatest Generation who served as a paratrooper throughout World War II’s European Theater with the Band of Brothers in the legendary 101st Airborne Division.
George Panichas, Sr., a decorated veteran of WWII’s U.S. Army Air Forces and first Greek-American to be elected to state (General Assembly) office in Rhode Island. Lifelong sponsor, supporter and spokesman for veterans’ causes.
Donald E. Roch, a distinguished political figure from West Warwick who served as Minority Leader in the Rhode Island Senate and known as the consummate figure seeking bi-partisan solutions for the good of the public politicians serve.
John M. Roney, activist who particularly distinguished himself as a member of Rhode Island Legal Services (RILS) in Providence and efforts in many worthy humanitarian causes.
Carol Sloane, highly talented, accomplished jazz singer who performed all over the world with the greatest jazz musicians of her time. She produced many jazz recording albums during her lengthy career.
Tickets are $50 per person; $450 per table – HERE for tickets!
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