CANDLE LIGHTING MEMORIAL – LCPL NICK DANIELS CANDLE LIGHTING MEMORIAL |
| Sun May 20th 6-9. Elmwood Park High School Football StadiumThe Daniels family along with Nick’s fiancee, Katie O’Neill, would like to invite you to a candle light memorial honoring ALL U.S. fallen soldier but especially Elmwood Park’s own taken away too soon on 11/5/11.He had a way too big personality, charisma, smile, strength, dedication, heart …simply put an U.S. Marine never to be forgotten. We knew he would have changed the world so we are continuing those things in his name.This has taken on a life of it’s own. Quite a few people and organizations have volunteered their services. Don Pannier will bring the Traveling Memorial Wall. Tammy Miceli will play bagpipes. Richard Wacker and his son will play Taps. Ronny Nelson will D.J. Illinois Patriot Guard, Operation Welcome You Home, Warrior Watch Riders, Operation Support Our Troops America and all like minded groups will attend. The ENTIRE Elmwood Park Village and River Grove has been an incredible help.We have had a flame lit, in his honor, since that tragic day we invite you to light your candle from it. LET’S KEEP HIS FLAME GOING!!!!!!!! |
WOUNDED WARRIOR 5 K RUN |
| The Wounded Warrior 5K Run – Plainfield, IL event is a 5K Run/Race/Walk. It will be held on May 26, 2012 at Settler’s Park. The run begins at 8 a.m. (registration begins at 6:45 a.m.) and will end at 11:00 a.m. Rewind 100.3 radio will also be there playing music, handing out goody bags, etc. T-shirts will be available to runners & the general public as well. We anticipate a diverse group of competitive runners, social runners, and walkers, including family, friends, members, Active and Reserve Military, Veterans & especially Wounded Warriors. All proceeds from the 5K Event will benefit the Wounded Warrior Program (WWP). WWP helps thousands of Wounded Warriors returning home from the current conflicts and to provide assistance to their families. Wounded Warrior Project exists to honor and empower Wounded Warriors who incur service-connected wounds, injuries, and illnesses on or after September 11, 2001. With advancements in battlefield medicine and body armor, an unprecedented percentage of service members are surviving severe wounds or injuries. For every U.S. soldier killed in World Wars I and II, there were 1.7 soldiers wounded. In Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, for every U.S. soldier killed, seven are wounded. People can honor a service-member by adding their name to our commemorative event T-Shirt (Ex: In Honor of LCpl John Smith, USMC). A donation of $50 includes your loved one’s name and one complimentary shirt. Contact Doug at wwp5k@hotmail.comfor details. We also have a Facebook page as well as a Twitter page. Feel free to take a look!We are in great need of BOTH sponsors ANDrunners! Anyone that could donate to this worthwhile cause would be making such a difference in the lives of these Wounded Warriors. If you could get the word out amongst your staff and others in the community it would be much appreciated!! It should be a great time and all proceeds will greatly benefit those in need.If you know of anyone that would like to register for the 5K Run … here is the web address to do so: http://fb.me/1yy3TZPenIf you have any questions, please feel free to contact Doug at wwp5k@hotmail.com or contact JEFF @ 815-641-7483 |
GOLF OUTING |
| Mayslake Ministry is hosting their Annual Golf Outing on Tuesday, June 12th at the beautiful Odyssey Golf Course in Tinley Park. This year, a portion of the proceeds will go to support their Vet’s Ministry. Click here to download the flyer. |
FREE STEAK/GOLF FOR VETERANS |
| LOCKPORT – The city is giving a free day of golf and a free steak dinner for all Iraq and Afghanistan veterans who are at least 21 years old.The golf outing will begin at 8 a.m. Sept. 7 at the Broken Arrow Golf Club, 16325 W. Broken Arrow Drive in Lockport. There’s only room for 144 golfers, so veterans are encouraged to sign up with a friend or foursome right away. Forms are due by Aug. 7.”We’re looking to honor these veterans and let them know that the city of Lockport honors their service to our country,” said Mayor Dev Trivedi, a member of the Lockport Veterans Commission.The commission is hosting the event along with several sponsors, including Miller High Life, Kozol Brothers Distributors, the city of Lockport, Broken Arrow, and Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America.On the day of the event, registration begins at 8 a.m. There will be a 9 a.m. shotgun start with four golfers per team. A buffet dinner will be at 2:30 p.m., with steaks, ribs and chicken from Billy’s Char House.Only veterans may golf and eat. However, veterans’ families are invited to join in after dinner. Trivedi will host the event.
To register for the event, contact Gary Niehaus, chairman of the Lockport Veterans Commission, at 708-567-5382. Or email him at policecomissioner1@gmail.com. |