Jim Davidson, U.S. Army veteran, salutes and leads the pledge
Jim Davidson, U.S. Army veteran who served in the Vietnam War, salutes and leads the pledge of allegiance at Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry Nov. 9.
Operation Vigilant Eagle can harass military veterans
By John W. Whitehead The U.S. government is still waging war on U.S. military veterans, especially veterans who exercise their First Amendment right to speak out against government wrongdoing. Consider: We raise our young people on a steady diet of militarism and war, sell them on the idea that defending
Unity Dinner Honors Veterans Nov. 11
A Unity dinner will honor military veterans on Veterans Day from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 11, at the Prisco Center, 150 S. Lake Street, Aurora. The event is sponsored by the Community Advocacy Awareness Network (CAAN), a 501c3. The organization volunteers will salute all ranks of military
Aurora Veterans Advisory Council gives 117 Aurora veterans gifts
Members of the Aurora Veterans Advisory Council surprised 117 Aurora veterans at nursing homes with gift bags and quilts in honor of Veterans Day.
Cantigny Park Museum activities free Veterans Day
The First Division Museum at Cantigny Park in Wheaton will celebrate Veterans Day Friday, Nov. 11 with activities and programs for all ages. In addition, the Museum will offer extended hours by staying open until 8 p.m., and Cantigny’s daily parking fee will be waived. The official end of World
The Music of World War I
World War I has been called the most musical of all wars and on Saturday, Nov. 12, Oswego’s Little White School Museum will be host to an interactive webinar, “The Music of World War I.”
Veterans’ honors in Oswego church
Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist, 5 W. Washington Street in Oswego, will honor veterans Sunday, Nov. 13. Veterans are invited to wear uniforms or other identifying apparel to an 8:15 a.m. traditional worship or a contemporary service at 10:30 a.m.. At both services, veterans will be asked to
Aurora Veteran’s Day parade 10:15 am
The Aurora community will salute heroes on Veterans Day who bravely served our country and returned home to continue serving in many ways throughout the community. With the theme ‘Serving Our Country and Our Community,’ the annual Aurora Veterans Day Parade will begin at 10:15 a.m. Friday Nov. 11, in
Veterans’ salute in Aurora November 6
Westminster Presbyterian Church, 10 N. Edgelawn Drive in Aurora, will honor veterans with a patriotic music concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. Interim Pastor Andy Morgan said the concert will be held in the Church sanctuary. A reception with refreshments
A 24-Hour Veterans Guard Vigil this week
The DeKalb County Courthouse 24 Hour Veterans Vigil will take place Friday, Nov. 4, starting at 4 p.m. and ending Saturday, Nov. 5 at 4 p.m.. An opening ceremony will start at 3:30 p.m. Friday previous to the vigil. Any veteran who wishes to assist by standing a guard watch
Veterans’ 77 stories compelling in their service
By John Montesano The Fox Valley Veterans Breakfast Club (FVVBC) Veteran of the Month program started in April 2015. Now renamed the FVVBC Herschel Luckinbill Veteran of the Month, the stories of 77 veterans have been presented. My participation in the program has come to an end because I will
Illinois SAFE-T Act Navy League focus
By Leonard Wass The Aurora Navy League Council 247 will hold its Tuesday, Oct. 18 dinner meeting in the private room of the Riverview Diner, Illinois Route 25 and Mill Street in Montgomery. A reception will begin promptly at 5 p.m. followed by a meeting at 5:30 p.m. with dinner
Sandwich VFW pork loin dinner Oct. 8
The Sandwich VFW Post 1486 will sponsor a pork loin dinner from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8 at the Sandwich VFW is at 713 S. Main Street. Donations for the dinner are $13 for pork loin, cheesy potatoes, gravy, vegetables, dinner roll, and dessert. Funds are being
VFW Post 1486 breakfast Sept. 25
The Sandwich VFW Post #1486 will sponsor a breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 25 at the Sandwich VFW, 713 S. Main Street. Donations for the breakfast are $8. for pancakes, sausage, eggs, coffee, and orange juice. This breakfast is dine in with funds raised for our
Registration time extended for Post 84 annual golf outing September 21
Roosevelt-Aurora American Legion Post 84 will be host to its second annual golf outing Wednesday, Sept. 21, at Bliss Creek Golf Course in Sugar Grove with registration and lunch at 10:30 a.m. and with a noon shotgun start. The outing with conclude with a steak dinner at 5:30 p.m. with
St. Charles Veterans Center active
The St. Charles Veterans Center will be host to many events during U.S. Constitution Week • Thursday, Sept. 15, Open House 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.. The Convention of States organization presents “Article Five”. Come learn about the process of amending the Constitution. Refreshments will be available. • Friday, Sept.
Roosevelt-Aurora American Legion Post 84 host to IDVA director Sept. 9
The Roosevelt-Aurora American Legion Post 84 will be host to Illinois Director of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) Terry Prince at its monthly meeting Friday, Sept. 9 beginning at 8 a.m. at 1 E. Benton Street in Downtown Aurora. Director Prince will discuss the services that IDVA has to offer along with
Former Bears player Woolford Post 84 guest
Friday, Aug. 12, the Roosevelt- Aurora American Legion Post 84 received a special guest at its monthly breakfast. Donnell Woolford, retired National Football League (NFL) football cornerback for the Chicago Bears joined American Legion members, including State representative Stephanie Kifowit at the Roosevelt-Aurora Post 84 American Legion, 1 East Benton
100th birthday salute to Edward Bye in Villa Park
The 100th birthday salute to Edward Bye in Villa Park, a proud member of the U.S Coast Guard, drew a crowd.
Veterans’ organizations perform important duties
By John Montesano The Fox Valley Veterans Breakfast Club Herschel Luckinbill Veterans of the Month for August 2022 are the many veterans serving in military service organizations; the veterans who continued their service as civilians in support of veterans, their families, and the community. The main organizations are: American Legion