Illinois State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, a United States Marine Corps veteran, was honored to be host to a roundtable discussion Monday, Aug. 21 with United States senator Dick Durbin to reaffirm their unwavering support and commitment to our veterans. Numerous critical topics were discussed by the veterans who were
The Aurora Police Department recognizes Officer. J. Sullivan for his efforts in helping a Aurora Marine veteran in need. Sullivan is assigned the Bureau of Neighborhood Policing in the Aurora downtown district. He connected with John Krebs, a former Marine tank operator during the Vietnam War. Krebs, 80 years of
It was not just Super Bowl Sunday, it was the day World War II veteran Ray Moore joined the Centenarian Club, and received his own holiday in Aurora. Born February 12, 1923, in Aurora, Ray Moore celebrated his milestone 100th birthday with family, friends, and fans. Aurora mayor Richard Irvin
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.
Montgomery resident, Navy veteran and veteran advocate Herschel Luckinbill thanks Navy League Aurora Council 247 members Tuesday (March 16) for a farewell tribute February 16. Luckinbill attended the March Navy League dinner meeting at One East Benton Street conference center in Aurora.
There was a salute, a tribute, and a thank you. The focal point was the service rendered by Herschel Luckinbill of Montgomery to military veterans for nearly 20 years. The Navy veteran, see below, was the primary mover and president of the Fox Valley Breakfast Club. The organization was started
Johnny Kee, a World War II veteran Purple Heart recipient, celebrates his 100th birthday Saturday
World War II Army Purple Heart veteran, Johnny Kee, will be honored on his 100th birthday with a drive-by parade Saturday, Nov. 21. Staging will begin at noon at Tiger Athletic Club, 1040 6th Avenue, Aurora. The parade will start at 1 p.m. and drive by Sunnymere in Aurora. Please
World War II veteran Alvin Skyles receives 96th birthday wishes from Aurora Police, members of Montgomery Memorial Post 7452 VFW, family, and friends, Friday, July 24 at Jennings Terrace in Aurora. Skyles was drafted in the U.S. Navy two weeks before his high school graduation. He served on the USS
