CIA Director David H. Petraeus of the Central Intelligence Agency will lead this year’s Memorial Day Parade as its Grand Marshal and participate in the Wreath Laying Ceremony preceding the parade on Saturday, May 26, 2012.
General David H, Petraeus (U.S. Army, Retired) became the 20th Director of the Central Intelligence Agency on September 6, 2011. Director Petraeus has dedicated his life to public service, retiring from the United States Army on August 30, 2011 after a distinguished 37-year career.
He last served as Commander, NATO International Security Assistance Force and Commander, U.S. Forces- Afghanistan from July 2010 until July 18, 2011. His other four-star commands include assignments as the 10th Commander, United States Central Command, and as Commanding General, Multi-National Force-Iraq during the surge.
This year, parade will commemorate the 150th Anniversary of Taps with a special tribute. In 1862, Oliver Wilcox Norton wrote what he called “the hardest 24 notes to play”. The all too familiar cadence of notes first played by Wilcox during the Civil War and will be played by a group of from Bugles Across America to mark the anniversary.
Included in the day’s events will be a special recognition of the Illinois Gold Star Families at the Wreath Laying Ceremony at 11:00 am on Daley Plaza and at the Parade. The parade steps off at noon at State and Lake Streets proceeding south on State to Van Buren.
The Chicago Memorial Day Parade honors all men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country. This year’s parade will be dedicated to all soldiers who fought and died in our country’s recent conflicts. The City of Chicago is proud to have post 911veterans represented in our parade this year.
A NIGHT FOR VETERANS: HONORING ALL WHO SERVED
MAY 30TH , 2014
FROM 6PM – 10PM
NATIONAL VETERANS ART MUSEUM
4041 N. MILWAUKEE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60641
KEYNOTE SPEAKER JOHN ARENA OF THE 45th WARD
- Complimentary Appetizers and Drinks
- Workshops
- Live Music
- Resources for Veterans
(This event is FREE and open to the public)
This Informational Breakfast is designed to help educate church leaders on best practices in welcoming Veterans and their families into the church and provide resources that assist Veterans and their families facing homelessness, unemployment and educational needs.
Did you know that 53,000 Veterans suffer from physical injuries but more than 500,000 suffer from moral injuries in need of Soul Repair? We will provide you with information that will ignite your ministry and help restore those who have been affected while serving our country.
In partnership with VetNet, Mr. David Rogers, Executive Director
Invited Guests: Jacques Rene Hebert, ChildServ, Dr. Troy Harden, Multi-Faith Veterans Support Initiative, Rev. Rachel Mikaelsen, Multi-faith Veterans Support Initiative, DePaul University in partnership with the McCormick Foundation, Victor J. LaGroon, Co. Chair of the Advisory Council on Veterans Affairs for the City of Chicago, Dryhootch Chicago, Kevin McCauley, Al Zaragoza, Superintendent, Cook County Veterans Assistance Commission, Chaplin Service, Jesse Brown VA Hospital.
FREE Veteran Ministry Startup Kits for faith based organizations
NWVU AWARDS LUNCHEON & Fashion Show
(Event Supports our Women Veteran’s STAND DOWN)
Saturday, October 10, 2015
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Tickets $40
NIKOS Banquets
7600 S. Harlem
Bridgeview, IL
