(UPDATE) Veterans Day Events 2016 in Kane County
Virtually every community in Kane County celebrates Veterans Day with a ceremony, a parade or a moment of silence. Here are just a few that are taking place Friday, Nov. 11, 2016.
- Are You A Veteran? Don’t Miss the Veteran Benefits Seminar Nov. 10 in Elburn.
Aurora Hosts Friday Parade
The city of Aurora and the Aurora Veterans Advisory Council will host the annual Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016.
The parade will step off at 10:15 a.m. from the corner of Broadway and Benton Street, and will travel north on Broadway, then west on Downer Place to the Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall, 23 E. Downer, where the “Honoring All Who Served” ceremony will take place.
Bob Buman
During the ceremony, Aurora Mayor Robert O’Connor and other dignitaries will pay tribute to all who served and are serving. The 2017 Keynote Speaker is Bob Buman, an Illinoisan who has been portraying General Ulysses S. Grant for more than 40 years. Telling the story of the Civil War, Buman’s portrayal of Grant has earned him accolades since he began in 1975 as a member of Galena’s Nine Generals – a tradition honoring the nine Civil War generals that hailed from Galena, Illinois.
For this ceremony, Buman will address Aurora from the steps of the Grand Army of the Republic Hall in celebration of its reopening this year.
The ceremony will conclude with a military rifle salute at 11 a.m.
The parade line-up includes active and retired military personnel, local and regional veterans’ organizations, public safety personnel, a community chorus, high school marching bands and ROTC units and many special guests.
Immediately following the parade and ceremony, the award-winning historic GAR Memorial Hall will be open for tours.
The parade, ceremony, and tours are all free and open to public.
SOURCE: city of Aurora news release
Veterans Day Ceremony Set for Nov. 11 in Elgin
The city of Elgin, in partnership with American Legion Post 57, will honor our nation’s veterans during the annual Veterans Day ceremony, scheduled to take place at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11, at Veterans Memorial Park, 270 N Grove Ave.
The ceremony will feature opening remarks from Mayor Dave Kaptain, speakers from local veterans organizations and musical selections. All are invited to honor those who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
Limited seating will be provided; the public is welcome to bring chairs if desired. Parking is available at the Gail Borden Public Library.
SOURCE: city of Elgin news release
Waubonsee Community College Brings Veteran’s Day to Life
This year’s Veteran’s Day events at Waubonsee Community College celebrate the college’s unique role in helping veteran and active service student members apply military training to careers in civilian life.
Observances begin at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11, on the Waubonsee Sugar Grove Campus in Room 110 of the Academic and Professional Center.
Since 2012, Waubonsee Community College has been named a Military Friendly School by “G.I. Jobs,” the premier magazine for military personnel transitioning into civilian life. The magazine gives this designation to the top 20 percent of the nation’s colleges, universities and trade schools that are doing the most to help service members and veterans apply their skills to careers in civilian life. Waubonsee also offers opportunities to earn college credits for basic training and for additional military experience through CLEP exams.
These applications of military service to career education give special significance to Veteran’s Day observances at Waubonsee, where the student population typically includes almost 400 veteran or active service members.
The college has a dedicated Counselor/Veterans Advisor, Heather Watson, whose collaboration with potential and existing students assists in their success. Her contact information is 630) 466-7900, Ext. 2091 hwatson@waubonsee.edu
In this context, Veteran’s Day observances will include remarks and special performances by Waubonsee faculty, staff and students, including Dr. Melinda Tejada, Vice President of Student Development. Presentation of Colors will be conducted by Members of the American Legion Post 1271 of Sugar Grove.
SOURCE: Waubonsee Community College news release
Keynote speaker
A special address in honor of Veteran’s Day will be given by retired Lt. Col. Terence D. Felton, United States Air Force, who presently works as Waubonsee’s chief information officer.
Felton was born in Chicago and enlisted in the Air Force in 1982, with initial assignment as a command, control, communications technician, 1964th Communications, Ramstien Air Force Base, Germany. He rose through the ranks to staff sergeant by 1987, and become a technical control technician of the 264th Combat Communications Squadron at O’Hare Airport in 1992. A year later he was the officer-in-charge, of the Workload Control, 217th Engineering Installation Squadron, at O’Hare Airport.
In 1994, he was commissioned as an officer through the Academy of Military Service, Knoxville, TN. He then assumed additional duties as a squadron unit security manager and a squadron force protection team leader. Felton also served as representative to the 183rd Fighter Wing’s Combat Exercise Evaluation Team, and as family liaison officer assigned to assist families of deployed members.
His military service earned him the Meritorious Service Medal, The Air Force Commendation Medal, National Defense Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. He retired after 33 years of dedicated service to our nation in November 2015.
For additional information on Waubonsee’s commitment to providing educational opportunities for veteran and active service military personnel, please visit www.waubonsee.edu/veterans.
St. Charles Veterans Day Event is Nov. 11
The city of St. Charles Annual Veterans Day Ceremony is at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11, 2016, inside St. Charles Fire Station 1, at 112 N. Riverside Ave. All are welcome to attend.
“Veterans Day is a holiday set aside to honor and thank the men and women who served our nation in the military, both in wartime and peace,” said Mayor Raymond Rogina. “It is a day when everyone can acknowledge what our veterans have sacrificed in performing the honorable duty of guarding our national security. We hope to see a good crowd at the ceremony again this year.”
The ceremony will begin with a reading of the official Veterans Day Proclamation, followed by an invocation, salute to the flag, gun salute and Taps.
North Aurora Ceremony at 2 PM on Veterans Day
The North Aurora Village Hall will be closed in honor of Veteran’s Day on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016.
The village of North Aurora Annual Veterans Day Ceremony Will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11. The ceremony will be held at the North Aurora Veteran’s Memorial located at the intersection of Farview Drive and Willow Way, in North Aurora. The North Aurora Honor Guard, the Fox Valley Marines, and Marmion Military Academy will participate in the Ceremony.
For further information, please contact the Village Hall – (630) 897-8228 x224
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About the Kane County Veterans Assistance Commission
The Kane County Veterans Assistance Commission exists to help veterans access the benefits they earned for serving our great nation. Whether you are looking to apply for health care, dental insurance, disability compensation, home loan, GI Bill, or state benefits — the KCVAC office can help! Don’t try to navigate the benefits bureaucracy alone: Veterans Assistance Commission help is free! For more information, visit the Veterans Assistance Commission web page, “Like” the Kane County Veterans Assistance Commission Facebook page and sign up for the Veterans Assistance Commission newsletter.
