A military dog tag belonging to Avedis Avedesian was returned to his son, David Avedesian , in Washington DC on May 27, 2022 by the Nam Knights of American MC, under the direction of the Nam Knights Independence Chapter .

Avedesian's dog tag came into the possession of Sue Quinn-Morris of Patriot Connections Dog Tag Project , after a man, Gary Hall, found them at a flea market in Florida. Quinn-Morris was able to locate the veterans family and arrangements were made for the return.

Unfortunately, Avedis “Avie” Avedesian passed away in 2003. A true leader and teacher, Avie touched the lives of all who ever had the pleasure and honor of spending time with him.

He was a World War II Army veteran serving in Germany during the Army of Occupation.

Mr. Avedesian graduated from the University of Rhode Island in 1953 and was a member of Phi Mu Delta Fraternity. He received his master's degree in health and physical education from Boston University.

Mr. Avedesian was a teacher at Ponaganset High School for 28 years, retiring in 1989. While at Ponaganset High School he was the football and gymnastic coach. His energies were directed towards his beliefs that you could help young people develop their character, integrity and strength of commitment. He achieved these goals by using his strengths as a teacher, coach, mentor and volunteer.

Mr. Avedesian was a water safety instructor and Rhode Island State Lifeguard Surf Tester for the American Red Cross. He was a schoolboy football, basketball and baseball official for over 40 years.

From 1956 to 1975, he served at YMCA Camp Fuller-by-the-Sea (Camp Fuller Archive Project ) as waterfront, program and assistant director. He focused on youth development and had the ability to give young people purpose to achieve, to develop their roots, and ultimately wings of self-worth.

He was a member of Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Armenian Apostolic Church of Providence and served on its Parish Council and various committees. He was a member of the Knights of Vartan and of the Orpheus Masonic Lodge of Cranston.

Mr. Avedesian was an avid sports fan and a great influence on many young people's lives. He was a great advocate that youth should have a "good time" at all levels of sport. He felt that by combining sports and young people, one could teach many of life's lessons.

Burial with military honors was held in Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter