Memorial Day will have its way, a day in which we pause;To honor fallen heroes, who answered freedom’s cause.But, more than that, the day itself, the day we set aside,Designed to give us opportunity to show our pride. This day is just as meaningful as any we proclaim,Our reverence in
Philip H Sheridan Camp #2 Aurora, Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War will sponsor a ceremony from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 21 to honor all 338 veterans of the Civil War buried at the cemetery. There will be posting of colors, singing, speeches by dignitaries,
he long parade in downtown Naperville reveals the occasion Monday for Memorial Day with music, veterans who marched, Boy Scouts, and officials.
A Civil War cannon belches flame and smoke Sunday at the West Aurora Cemetery during the 55th annual Memorial Day tribute to veterans.
Participants in the Montgomery VFW Post 7452 annual Memorial Day ceremony assume their places at the start of the remarks and placement of flowers.
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.
The Voice staff reports: Memorial Day observances fill our communities. The following list has varied activities. All are designed to properly pay respects to the military members who died in action and once served and have passed. All of the observances will be Memorial Day, Monday, May 31, unless otherwise
The Fox Valley Marine Corps League and Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry will hold their first Memorial Day Pantry in honor of veterans and Gold Star families Friday, May 28. All veterans, Gold Star families and active service members are invited to Aurora Food Pantry at 1110 Jericho Road between
In spite of an absence of the canceled Memorial Day parade in Aurora and no community involvement, Roosevelt-Aurora American Legion Post 84 representatives participate in an annual Memorial Day ceremony Monday in front of the GAR Memorial Hall and Museum, 23 E. Downer Place in downtown Aurora.
Because it’s still close to Memorial Day, as close as I can get because I didn’t have anything in last Thursday’s edition and The Voice isn’t published Monday, I’d like to write about something military-related. The only military-related experience I have to draw on is my own two-year stretch, but
The city government of Aurora will continue its annual Memorial Day tradition of honoring veterans who paid the ultimate price protecting the liberties of the United States of America. Due to restrictions on large gatherings, the city government of Aurora will host a virtual remembrance ceremony this year. Viewable on
