Military veterans’ organizations in Fourth of July Aurora parade
The Aurora Independence Day parade Sunday, July 4 includes veterans organizations’ participation through the streets of downtown Aurora.
Wheaton Field of Honor
Visitors to the Wheaton Field of Honor in Seven Gables Park Thursday, July 1, in a tribute to fallen U.S. military personnel
Paul Issak recovers from crash to lead productive life
By John Montesano The Fox Valley Veterans Breakfast Club’s July 2021 Veteran of the Month is Paul Issak. He was born October 17, 1940 in Chicago, was graduated from Sullivan High School in 1958, and briefly attended Wright Junior College in Chicago. He joined the Air Force January 1, 1960.
Veterans Virtual Hiring Event
There will be a virtual hiring event for connections to current opportunities in information technology, healthcare, finance, and other growing industries Monday, July 12 at 10 a.m. for veterans. Visit www.veteransforward.org/hiringevent to register by July 8.
Date with History at Cantigny: ‘Low Level Hell: A Scout Pilot’
The First Division Museum at Cantigny Park in Wheaton continues its acclaimed Date with History series with a virtual program featuring Vietnam combat aviator Hugh L. Mills, Jr., co-author of “Low Level Hell: A Scout Pilot in the Big Red One.” Mills’ presentation (through Zoom) will be Thursday, July 1,
Middle East Conflicts Wall: We must never forget
By John Montesano In January 2020, I departed from the usual Veteran-of-the-Month format to bring attention to the sacrifice our young men and women made in Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan). It was time to turn our attention to the loss of life
Aurora Navy League will resume in-person meeting Tuesday
The Aurora Navy League Council 247 will hold its first in-person dinner meeting at its new, permanent location Tuesday, June 15. It will be held in the private room of the Riverside Diner, IL-25 and Mill Street, Montgomery. The Navy League will continue to hold its monthly meetings there. A
Memorial Day ceremonies, parades, recall meaningful, somber, observances in Naperville
he long parade in downtown Naperville reveals the occasion Monday for Memorial Day with music, veterans who marched, Boy Scouts, and officials.
Memorial Day observances in Aurora
A Civil War cannon belches flame and smoke Sunday at the West Aurora Cemetery during the 55th annual Memorial Day tribute to veterans.
Memorial Day ceremony in Montgomery
Participants in the Montgomery VFW Post 7452 annual Memorial Day ceremony assume their places at the start of the remarks and placement of flowers.
Kane County sheriff’s department color guard at food distribution event
A Kane County sheriff’s department color guard posts the colors Friday before a drive-through food distribution for active military and veterans at Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry.
Middle East Conflicts Wall in Oswego through Memorial Day
Thirty-two panels with 104 names on each side are in the Oswego Village Hall through Monday, May 31, Memorial Day as a memorial in the Middle East Conflicts Wall of Honor.
Rifle salutes planned during Oswego Honors Veterans activities
The Village of Oswego is advising residents that rifle salutes are planned as a part of Oswego Honors Veterans activities happening at Oswego Village Hall Saturday, May 22, and Memorial Day, Monday, May 31. A rifle salute is expected at approximately 10:10 a.m. on Saturday, May 22, during the opening
The Middle East Conflicts Wall of Honor in Oswego
The Middle East Conflict Wall of Honor arrives in Oswego with an escort from the state line of frontline worker vehicles including fire, police, public works and a motorcade of veteran motorcyclists. The Middle East Conflicts Wall of Honor represents fallen heroes from 2001 through 2016. As of February 2017,
PFC Andrew Meari Highway on its way
A resolution introduced by State representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) was adopted in the Illinois House, Wednesday, May 5. HJR11, a joint resolution to honor Private First Class (PFC) Andrew Meari, was adopted with 116 Yes votes, 0 No votes, and 0 Present votes. This joint resolution would rename a portion
Danny Gutierrez: Top secret at DMZ, Debonairs’ icon
By John Montesano The Fox Valley Veterans Breakfast Club named Danny Gutierrez May 2021 Veteran of the Month. He was born in Aurora, May 11, 1949, grew up on the East Side, and was graduated from Roncalli High School in 1967. At age six, Danny started playing guitar and formed
Retraining helps veterans
Veterans who have lost their jobs due to COVID-19, can receive assistance from the Veterans Administration (VA) which has launched the Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program (VRRAP). Veterans participating in VRRAP will receive up to 12 months of tuition and fees and a monthly housing allowance based on Post-9/11 GI
Aurora Carillon Lions Club honors veterans
Aurora Carillon Lions Club members pose at the Veterans Memorial Island Park, in Aurora, May 11 to honor the veterans who served our country.
Salute to veteran Bob Pennington, 96 years old
U.S. Army veteran Bob Pennington of St. Charles last week turned 96 years old and the St. Charles Veterans organization planned a vehicle parade salute with signs, waving, and good wishes.
Salutes to and help for veterans begin their formulation
The veterans and community members in St. Charles had clear weather Tuesday, even if a bit chilly, to offer congratulations to World War II veteran Bob Pennington on his 96th birthday. He served the country during World War II in Italy in the infantry. The celebration was planned for noon