The Middle East Conflict Wall of Honor arrives in Oswego with an escort from the state line of frontline worker vehicles including fire, police, public works and a motorcade of veteran motorcyclists.
The Middle East Conflicts Wall of Honor represents fallen heroes from 2001 through 2016. As of February 2017, it included the servicemen and servicewomen killed in action during Operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield. There are now 32 panels with 104 names on each side of the panels. Viewing the Wall of Honor is an emotional experience for many and reminds us that the price of freedom is not free.
The Wall of Honor will be on display for the public free of charge, 24 hours a day, beginning after Opening Ceremonies, which will be held at 9:30 a.m. this Saturday at Oswego Village Hall.
In addition to Wall of Honor exhibit, the Oswego Honors Veterans committee has planned activities all week long leading up to Memorial Day. They include:
• Saturday, May 22: Opening Ceremonies, at Village Hall, 9:30 p.m. The Wall of Honor opens for public viewing following the Opening Ceremony.
• Sunday, May 23: Car Show at the Oswego Entertainment Venue, 1010 Station Drive (former Park N Ride lot), 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.;
• Tuesday, May 25: Starlifter, the U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-America, concert at the Oswego Entertainment Venue,1010 Station Drive, 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.;
• Friday, May 28: Let Freedom Ring Rock N Roll Concert & Street Dance, featuring Jason Hubbard and Whiskeyfist, on Main Street, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.;
• Saturday, May 29: 144th Army Band, concert at Veterans Serenity Park, 2 p.m.;
• Sunday, May 30: Springbrook Church’s Chicagoland Pops Orchestra, concert at Oswego Entertainment Venue, 1010 Station Drive, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.;
• Monday, May 31: Memorial Day Parade, presented by American Legion Post 675, Main Street, 10 a.m. ;
• Monday, May 31: Closing Ceremonies at Village Hall, 3 p.m..
Show your support for Oswego’s veterans by joining us for these events that bring the community together. All events are free and open to the public. Bring your own lawn chairs.
Find event details and more information at www.oswegohonorsveterans.com or on Facebook, @OswegoHonorsVeterans.
—Village of Oswego