NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — It was an emotional evening in North Kingstown as those who knew and loved Linda Sherman gathered to honor her memory.

Sherman, 53, was riding her bicycle down Boston Neck Road when she was hit and killed by a drunk driver in June 2024.

The North Kingstown Town Council dedicated a memorial bench and tree to Sherman Wednesday evening at the beach.

Her husband Brian Sherman said his wife absolutely loved the beach.

"This is such a thoughtful and genuine way to remember Linda," he said while addressing the crowd of a few dozen who gathered for the brief ceremony.

The quote engraved on Linda's bench came from a social media post she wrote several years ago, according to Brian.

"'Wake up and decide to be kind, humane, giving, welcoming, approachable and genu

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