At one of the busiest entrances to the shopping mall there he sat, day after day, on a worn out faded caramel colored vinyl couch. As people entered the mall and walked towards him his eyes moved from person to person desperately trying, even challenging someone—anyone—to make even the slightest eye contact. But no one
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Two simple pillars of brick standing tall announce the entrance into a very noble place—a place of honor. Beyond the pillars, tucked away deep into the country side away from the hustle of traffic exists a place of peace—final peace. Driving along the pristine road lined with the beauty and tapestry of trees and bushes
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George Anthos spent just three years in the Army, from 1955 to 1957, before returning home to Illinois and pursuing a profession as a hair dresser. But at age 83, he puts on a military-style uniform every Tuesday and reports to Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery near Joliet. Since 2003, he has been a part of its Memorial
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This is graduation day for new volunteers for the memorial squad at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood. They are the men and women who have trained to give veterans a burial with honors at the cemetery. The youngest is 34-year-old Jennifer Orr, who has already been part of the squad – during her
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Band of brothers volunteer time for love of country By ALLISON SELK Shaw Media correspondent Sept. 12, 2015 Four days a week, this self-proclaimed “band of brothers” provides a final memory and tribute for the friends and families of those who have served in the United States military. Rain, shine, sleet or snow, members of
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