Tributes honoring veterans welcomed
As Veterans Day approaches, and the state and community look for ways to honor Illinois veterans and tell their incredible stories, State Sen. Dale Fowler, R-Harrisburg, is asking constituents to submit a photo and tribute to a loved one who has served in the United States armed forces.
The photos and tributes will be displayed on the Veterans Day Wall of Honor in the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield Nov. 4-15. Veterans Day is Nov. 11.
“Veterans Day is about honoring the men and women who have served and sacrificed for our nation, defending our freedoms and protecting our country,” Fowler said.
“This Wall of Honor is a tribute to their service and a visual representation of our appreciation for their dedication and bravery.”
Families are asked to submit photos and written stories (with a maximum of 250 words, along with the following information:
Name of veteran, military branch (Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, National Guard, Navy) and conflict served (Afghanistan, Iraq, September 11, Gulf War, Vietnam, Korea, World War II, World War I, peacetime, other).
Military photos are preferred, but are not necessary.
Submissions can be emailed, by Nov. 3, to veteransday@sgop.ilga.gov by Nov. 3.
Submissions can also be mailed to Veterans Day Wall, 309 G Statehouse, Springfield, Ill. 62706.
More information about the tribute is available by calling 217-782-7330.