Memorial Day services, observances and parades around the suburbs
Members of the Schaumburg VFW Post 2202 fire a 21-gun salute during a previous Memorial Day observance at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Schaumburg. Jeff Knox | Staff Photographer, 2017
A combined Color Guard marches into the Elgin s Memorial Day event at Bluff City Cemetery. John Starks | Staff Photographer, 2014
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Memorial Day is a time to honor those who lost their lives serving our country. Services, observances, parades and ceremonies throughout the suburbs offer a chance to reflect on the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Friday, May 28
Memorial Day Pantry: 10 a.m. and noon Friday, May 28, at Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry, 1110 Jericho Road in Aurora. Fox Valley Marine Corps League and the pantry will hold its inaugural event in honor of veterans and Gold Star families. All veterans, Gold Star families and active service members ar
It declares Verardo’s “Alive Day” as Wounded Warriors Day in North Carolina.
Cooper described North Carolina as a military and veteran-friendly state, with more than 750,000 veterans, of which more than 150,000 are disabled.
Cooper said sitting next to Verardo and being around other wounded veterans Wednesday further put the numbers into perspective.
“Because of you, I can run for office. Because of you, I have my freedom. . This is what we are about, not only as North Carolinians but as Americans,” Cooper told the veterans.
Verardo’s wife, Sarah Verado, said her husband is proud of his service, and the terroristic attacks on 9/11 was the driving force for him wanting to join the military.
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