Bolingbrook Remembers Our Veterans
In honor of Veterans Day, remember the military heroes in your life with others in the Bolingbrook community.
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Sunday, November 11, 2012
Bolingbrook Remembers Our Veterans
In honor of Veterans Day, remember the military heroes in your life with others in the Bolingbrook community.
In honor of Veterans Day, we want to honor the military heroes of Bolingbrook and its residents. We thank all who have served the United States. Thank you to retired, reserve and active members of our military and your families for your sacrifice. On this day we remember: Paula Donoho: My son, Terry Sielken, my dad, Bill Donoho, my grandpa Bill Donoho Sr, my grandsons father, Jose Ortiz, my boyfriend Nick McDonald, my good friend Paul Cameron, my sister Stacey Meeker, and all those that have served and the boys that served with my son that mean a lot to me and those that lost their lives....can't thank our military enough......Happy Veterans Day Melissa Sersland: VFW Post 5917, American Legion Post 1288 and my grandfather and WWII …
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Veterans Day Fun Facts
From the number of total veterans, to a brief history of the holiday itself, the U.S Census Bureau provides a data-driven look at Veterans Day.
Happy Veterans Day! Veterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and Nov. 11 became a national holiday beginning in 1938. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation in 1954 to change the name to Veterans Day as a way to honor those who served in all American wars. The day honors military veterans with parades and speeches across the nation. A national ceremony takes place at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. (The numbers for blacks, Asians, American Indians and Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, and non-Hispanic whites cover only those reporting …
B.J. Ward Seeking Items for Military Care Packages
Donate a variety of items for packages that will be sent to the troops on Nov. 19.
Valley View School District’s B.J. Ward Elementary School will help make sure our troops know they are not forgotten by participating in Operation Care Package. School officials are now collecting a variety of items for packages that will be mailed on Nov. 19. Among the items the school is seeking for its “Santa Wish List”: B.J. Ward is located at 200 Recreation Drive in Bolingbrook. More information is available by calling 630-972-9200. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - There are plenty of ways to keep up on Bolingbrook news: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Friday, November 9, 2012
Local Deals for Veterans on Veterans Day
Local businesses salute our service men and women with special deals year-round, as well as on Veterans Day.
A number of local businesses are saluting veterans, military service men and women, and their families this Veterans Day by offering local discounts, specials and promotions. Here's a guide to specials in Bolingbrook and the area. Two important notes: Free food: Store discounts: Free activities:
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Sunday, November 4, 2012
Skoff, Oak View Hosting Veterans Pancake Breakfasts Nov. 10
Veterans will be served for free. Ticket information is included below.
Two Valley View School District 365U schools will hold pancake breakfasts Veterans Day weekend in honor of area veterans. The public is encouraged to attend. Both Beverly Skoff Elementary School in Romeoville and Oak View Elementary School will serve veterans for free at their Nov. 10 events which run from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Oak View’s pancake breakfast will cost $4 for adults and $3 for children ages 5-11. Children under 5 will be admitted without charge. The breakfast will include performances by Oak View students. Skoff’s pancake breakfast is $3 per person with a prior RSVP to the school at 815-886-8384 by Nov. 5. Tickets may be purchased at the door for $4 per person. Editor's note: The following is a press release from Valley View …
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Saturday, November 12, 2011
Be Fit Bolingbrook
Be Fit: 11/11/11: The Workout
To commemorate Veterans Day and 11/11/11, I've created a special workout for you to try.
Nov. 11, 2011 (11/11/11), which occurred yesterday, is only going to happen once in a lifetime. But more importantly, yesterday was Veterans Day. And with that in mind, I’ve got a special workout for you to commemorate the date. This workout could be tough, but so are our U.S. military veterans. It’s a short workout. And you may have guessed it—it’s only 11 minutes or less in length. You’ll perform each of the three exercises as a circuit. Complete 11 reps of each and do 11 total circuits. All in less than 11 minutes. Give it a try and post a comment below to let everyone know your best time!
Friday, November 11, 2011
Photo Gallery: Bolingbrook Pays Tribute To Local Veterans
Local ceremony recognizes a legacy of service.
Dozens of Bolingbrook residents helped commemorate Veterans Day by attending the village's annual Veterans Day Memorial service. The moving remembrance featured a number of tributes, recognizing the unfaltering commitment made by men and women in uniform who have proudly upheld the founding fathers' vision of democracy, equality and freedom for all. The Bolingbrook community also mourns the passing of World War II veteran Jack Flanagan, who passed away at the end of October. Flanagan, a resident for 38 years, was the past Commander of VFW Post 5917 as well as a member of the American Legion. Editor's Note: In the original version of the story, the author misidentified George Foy as Joe Rojak. We regret this error.
Veterans Day: 'The Sacrifices They Made Have Made it Possible For Us to Live the Way We Do'
Retired sailor recommends remembering veterans all year long.
"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." -John Fitzgerald Kennedy Veterans Day is a time to proudly fly our flag, reflect on the sacrifices military veterans have made for the sake of our country and to thank them for their service in meaningful ways. “On Veterans Day, we should remember past, present and future veterans who have served and are serving our county,” said Enrique Cabrera, who retired from the U.S. Navy after 20 years of active duty. “The sacrifices they made have made it possible for us to live the way we do.” Cabrera, who retired at the rank of Personnel Specialist 1st Class/E6, served in Europe, the Middle East and Northern Iraq during the…
Important Facts About Veterans Day Part I
From the number of total veterans, to a brief history of the holiday itself, the U.S Census Bureau provides a data-driven look at Veterans Day.
With Veterans Day approaching, the U.S. Census Bureau compiled a slew of facts and information about the holiday, beginning with how the day was established. Veterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and Nov. 11 became a national holiday beginning in 1938. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation in 1954 to change the name to Veterans Day as a way to honor those who served in all American wars. The day honors military veterans with parades and speeches across the nation. A national ceremony takes place at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. (The numbers for blacks, …
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Steve
6:49 pm on Sunday, November 11, 2012
Many of my family members have been in various parts of the military; Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines. I admire each and everyone of them. I thank all our Veterans and support the USO year round, as they do so much for our service people. Remember - All gave Some, Some gave All. Be proud of our veterans for the wars they have fought in to protect our freedom, if ever our warriors are deployed … more ›