A special unveiling Thursday, Nov. 9, in Aurora, brought tears to the eyes of some of the veterans in attendance.
East Aurora School District 131 assembled a group of veterans, educators, students, and community supporters to unveil the new Veterans Memorial Monument, located at the main flagpole in the East Aurora High School football stadium.
Inscribed with the tribute ‘IN MEMORY OF ALL EAST AURORA VETERANS WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FIGHTING FOR OUR FREEDOM,’ the new stone monument stands on a brick foundation to represent the firm resolve of the courageous Tomcats who left home to serve their nation, only never to return.
Two students and cadets in the East Aurora NJROTC were given the honor of lifting the veil on the new monument.
East Aurora High School is home to the Tomcat Navy JROTC, the largest unit in the Midwest region.
The Tomcat Navy will be featured in the Aurora Veterans Day Parade at 10:15 a.m. on Saturday, November 11, 2023.
— City of Aurora government