More than two dozen veterans attended the annual Veterans Day event at James Hart School in Homewood. Students and staff honored the veterans for their service and got a couple of history lessons, too. Vietnam conflict veteran James Claydon and World War II veteran Jack Levitt talk about their service.[Read More…]
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Flossmoor Veterans Memorial partners with local schools to honor area veterans
Flossmoor Veterans’ Memorial Inc. (FVM) is joining students from Parker Junior High and Infant Jesus of Prague Schools to recognize area veterans during November 2022. On Friday, Nov. 11, Parker students will invite their veterans in their families to a breakfast and morning program. Students will have the opportunity[Read More…]
District 153 students honor veterans with abbreviated event
From left, John Beele, Paul Klimczak and, behind the flag, Mike Ritchowski begin to raise the American flag as part of a ceremony honoring veterans who have died. The ceremony was part of the annual veterans appreciation event at James Hart School in Homewood. (Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle) At least it[Read More…]
Veterans share memories of WWII, Korean war service
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District 153 students host vets for Veterans Day celebration
Local veterans attended an assembly in their honor atJames Hart School on Veterans Day. (Provided photo) You’ve reached subscriber-only content Register for free to continue reading Free 3-day trial Already a subscriber? Log in here.
Tuskegee Airmen movie, exhibit at PSC Nov. 13 and 14
The Red Tail Squadron traveling experience features a mobile movie theater showing the movie “Rise Above” about Tuskegee Airmen. (Provided photo) In celebration of Veterans Day, Prairie State College is hosting a special exhibit on the Tuskegee Airmen on Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 13 and 14. The commemorative Air Force[Read More…]
James Hart students help celebrate Veterans Day
Veterans Day in Homewood got an early start when eighth grade students at James Hart School gathered Friday morning to salute veterans. You’ve reached subscriber-only content Register for free to continue reading Free 3-day trial Already a subscriber? Log in here.
Veterans can get free dental services on Nov. 11
Two Flossmoor dental practices are taking part in this year’s statewide Veterans Day dentistry program. On Nov. 11, veterans can receive free dental treatment at the Southland Smiles and the Center for Dental Excellence. The program is sponsored by the Illinois State Dental Society (ISDS) to show appreciation to veterans across the[Read More…]
Veterans saluted at two programs in Homewood
School children paid special tribute to the nation’s veterans on Friday in celebration of Veterans Day. Vets had breakfast at the invitation of Homewood’s Churchill School students who sang and performed for them. You’ve reached subscriber-only content Register for free to continue reading Free 3-day trial Already a subscriber? Log in[Read More…]
Veterans Day prayer service at St. Joseph Church
St. Joseph School in Homewood invites all active duty military, veterans and their families to a special Veterans Day prayer service at 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 11 at the parish church, 17951 Dixie Highway. Faculty, staff and students will join together with Rev. Dan Jarosewic, associate pastor at St. Joseph’s,[Read More…]
