The Rotary Club of Enfield is honoring Enfield’s veterans by sponsoring military tribute banners that will be displayed in Higgins Park, the Town Green, Freshwater Walkway, North Main Street and Hazardville between Memorial Day and Veterans Day in 2026 and 2027. The Enfield Public Library partnered with Enfield Rotary to preserve digital versions of these banners as well as biographical information about each veteran.

Edward Austin Quinn III

United States Navy 1983-1986

Eddie was born and raised in Enfield CT. He is a graduate of Fermi High School. He served in the United States Navy. He was married with a son and has a large extended family. He owned rental property for several years in Thompsonville. He was active in his community helping anyone in need. He volunteered at the Felician Sisters assisting the residents during Stations of the Cross regularly. Many residents in Thompsonville will remember playing baseball for the "Eddie Quinn's" -a baseball team in Thompsonville for over 13 years sponsored by his family after he passed away. He was a man who would help anyone that needed assistance. Eddie exemplified service to his community.