She would be leaving behind many friends and what was left of her family on Block Island.
He had visited friends on Block Island, and considered building a house there.
For Block Island, however, he has decided to move into the ratings.
Block Island's school was built in 1933, replacing five one roomed schools.
His father ran its first ferry to Block Island in 1955.
This year, a large group of students went to tiny Block Island.
Block Island, to the north, was just a smudge on the horizon.
Block Island and its sound were named after him.
Block Island received two battle stars for her service.
A round trip for four to Block Island runs about $900, or $225 a person, he said.