By Al Benson With attendees clapping and singing along, a patriotic piano concert at a Montgomery church turned lively November 8. Internationally acclaimed Christian pianist Huntley Brown of Aurora rocked St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Montgomery in an early Veterans’ Day celebration billed as a “patriotic and inspirational” event. Reverend
The City of Aurora government is set to celebrate the 88th anniversary of Veterans Day with the annual Aurora Veterans Day Parade, beginning at the intersection of Downer Place and Water Street Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 10:15 a.m.. Iraq War veteran and Brigadier General of the 85th U.S. Army Reserve
Celebrating Veterans’ Day, world renowned pianist Huntley Brown will offer “God Bless America,” a patriotic and inspirational concert Saturday, Nov. 7 at 3 p.m.. at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, 1233 Douglas Ave. in Montgomery. Admission is free. An offering will be received for Huntley Brown Ministries. The nonprofit aims to
Several area veterans will speak about their experiences in military service during the annual Veterans Day Tribute program at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8 at the Chapel on the Green, 107 West Center Street, Yorkville. Doors will be open at 1 p.m. for visiting or viewing military artifacts and memorabilia.
Veterans and their families including active military in the Plano area are welcome to come to a soup, sandwich, and dessert luncheon at the Plano Methodist Church, 219 N. Hale Street in Plano from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11. The meal will be provided by members from
U.S. flags are handed out to parade watchers during Aurora’s Veterans Day parade Tuesday, Nov. 11.
“Student veterans arrive on our campus and in our classrooms with significant work and life experience. They are ready for and committed to learning.” That was the word Tuesday from Chris Wells, Ed.D., guest speaker at Aurora University’s Veterans Day ceremony Tuesday. Wells, a Navy veteran and professor of parks
The City of Aurora is set to celebrate the 87th anniversary of Veterans Day with the annual Aurora Veterans Day Parade, beginning at the intersection of Downer Place and Water Street Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 10:15 a.m.. U.S. Air Force veteran and current Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps
Veterans and their families including active military in the Plano area are welcome to come to a soup, sandwich, and dessert luncheon from 11:30 am to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11 at the Plano Methodist Church, 219 N. Hale Street in Plano. The meal is provided by members from the
From left, Muriel Covington, Elgin; Nancy Haire, Elgin; Verna Corbin, Aurora; and Mari Curless, Aurora, make holiday greeting cards for veterans October 15.
Former prisoner of war and U.S. Army Veteran Jessica Lynch shared how she has turned her pain into her purpose in Aurora on Veterans Day. Her heart wrenching yet inspiring story of her time as a prisoner of war in Iraq moved many in the crowd to tears and then
Vietnam veterans John Krebs, left, and Alan Scott greet each other at the Aurora Veterans Day Parade, Monday, Nov. 11.
The Aurora community will salute heroes on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, who bravely served our country and returned home to continue serving in many ways throughout the community. With the theme, Honoring the Heroes Among Us, the 2024 Aurora Veterans Day Parade will begin at 10:15 a.m. Monday, Nov.
DeKalb County Courthouse 24 Hour Veterans Vigil will start at 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, and end at 3 p.m.. Saturday. An opening ceremony will start at 2:30 p.m. Friday, before the 24 vigil begins. There will be 24 guard watches of one hour each. Any veteran that wishes to
Chapel on the Green in Yorkville is planning its annual Veterans Day event to be held Sunday, Nov. 10. Area veterans will talk about their experiences in the military. Those who served at any time in any branch of the service are welcome to speak at the program. Those who
The Plano American Legion Post #395 members march in formation at Veterans Day ceremony at Veterans Park (Route 34 and Center Avenue in Plano) Saturday, Nov. 11.
Aurora Veterans Day parade in downtown Aurora Saturday, Nov. 11 includes Lady Liberty, left, and Uncle Sam, right, portrayals.
Lisa Fredenburgh, Parolini Distinguished Professor of Music, Director of Choral Activities at Aurora University, leads the national anthem at Aurora University’s Veterans Day observance Friday, Nov. 10.
Members of Marmion Academy’s Flannigan Rifles, Aurora, participant in the Aurora Veteran’s Day parade
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
