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Chicago Welcomes Home The Heroes Event 2012
Chicago Welcomes Home The Heroes Event
December 14-15, 2012
The Chicago Welcomes Home the Heroes Event
The Chicago Welcomes Home the Heroes Event is an opportunity for
the community to come together and properly welcome home our Iraq
War Veterans while showing continued support for our troops in
Afghanistan.
The Reading of the Fallen Ceremony
For the Reading of the Fallen Ceremony, we will read the names
of all the fallen from the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars
(approximately 6,515) to commemorate those who have made
the ultimate sacrifice for our country. The reading is dedicated to
Gold Star Families and will begin at 9:11 am and continue until
all the names have been read.
* Date: Friday, December 14, 2012
* Start Time: 9:11 am
* Location: Thompson Center Outdoor Plaza
Chicago Welcomes Home the Heroes Parade
After every war in modern U.S. history, we as a nation have
honored our Veterans with parades, and now that the Iraq War
has concluded, we want to recognize and honor this current
group of Veterans and their families in the same manner. While
this parade will be dedicated to welcoming home those Veterans
who served during our Post-9/11 wars, we would like to invite
our entire military community to participate and be honored.
* Date: Saturday, December 15, 2012
* Start Time: 12:00 pm
* Parade Route: Columbus Drive between Balbo and Monroe
The Veterans Resource Reception
To help bridge the gap between Veterans and the resources
available to them, we will be hosting a Veterans Resource
Reception immediately following the parade. The objective of the
Veterans Resource Reception is to promote and facilitate
sustained support for Veterans and their families.
* Date: Saturday, December 15, 2012
* Start Time: Immediately following the parade
* Location: Grand Army of the Republic Hall at the Chicago Cultural Center
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When: Saturday, April 20th, Noon to 4 PMWhere: Montford Point Marine Association, 7011 S Vincennes in Chicago (I-90-94: Exit 71st St; turn West; 1st right at light; on right) (CTA Red Line: Get off at 69th St; 1 block South on Vincennes)Food: by Chef Charles ‘Smudge’ Coleman |
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We hope to see everyone at the Memorial Day Parade
on Saturday, May 25th. We are Number 91.
Meet up at 11 AM on Wacker Drive between Clark and LaSalle. Again, we are No. 91. Look for us, our signs and our vehicles there. View Map
Everyone is invited! Bring family and friends. You can walk or ride. The Parade is lots of fun and should be over by 2:30 PM or so.
Come out and have fun!!!
More info here
You are all cordially invited to attend the Montford Point Marine Association Inc, Chicago Chapter 2, Presidents’ Luncheon Fundraiser on Saturday, November 16, 2013 from 1pm to 5pm. Guest Speaker: Art Norman of NBC 5. Raffle @ $50.00 per ticket and a luncheon @ $20.00 per ticket. The prizes are 1st $2500.00, 2nd $1000.00, 3rd $500.00. Continue reading →
Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Luncheon
It is that time once again, so mark your calendars for Saturday, March 29th, 2014, for the 40th Annual Dinner event. The location for this years event located in the Southwest suburbs of Cook County. See your Post Cmdr for Tickets. $25ea/per person. Tables of 8 is preferable, guest or couples also accepted.
Please Make payable to: Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County. Mail to:
VAC F/O: Peter Bencak
2135 W POTOMAC AVE #3
CHICAGO IL 60622-3011
For More Information Please Call,
VAC Office, Abundio “AL” Zaragoza, Superintendent at (312) 433-6010.
Email: abundio.zaragoza@cookcountyil.gov
Location:
Time:
Saturday March 29, 2014
2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Fundraiser Party, Buffet, Show, Awards and Raffle for the
Coalition of Veterans Organizations
When: Saturday, May 17th, Noon to 4 PM
Where:Japan Grill Buffet, 4817-4827 W 76th St. (76th & Cicero) in Burbank, IL
All You Can Eat!
14 Huge Buffet Bars! Over 450 Items Available! Sushi Bar, Chinese, Japanese,
American & Mexican Cuisine
For more information: Bruce Parry, 773–320–1859 or Bruce@CoalitionofVets.org. Make checks payable to ‘CVO.’ All donations to CVO are tax-deductible. CVO is a 501(c)3 organization that educates veterans and the public on veterans’ rights and needs, including Full Mandatory Funding and Eligibility for VA healthcare, the end of Veteran Homelessness and full equality of access for all veterans. For more information about CVO, visit our website at www.CoalitionofVets.org or call 773-243-2335.
We hope to see everyone at the Memorial Day Parade
on Saturday, May 24th. We are Number 19, which means we will DEFINITELY be on TV this year!
Meet up at 11 AM on Wacker Drive between State and Wabash. Again, we are No. 19. Look for us, our signs and our vehicles there. View Map
Everyone is invited! Bring family and friends. You can walk or ride. The Parade is lots of fun and should be over by 2 PM or so. Be on time, we’ll be kicking off early this year due to our low number!
Come out and have fun!!!
Women Veterans Luncheon Conference | 11 AM – 4 PM → *Registration Required (also attend the Awards Gala for $55 per guest. **$10 Discount for attending the Conference) | Click for Details Here
Awards Gala | 6 PM – 12 AM → Purchase Award Gala Tickets online only $65 per guest. | Click for Details Here
Place an AD for the NWVU 10th Anniversary Souvenir Book | Click for Details Here
Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Luncheon
It is that time once again, so mark your calendars for Saturday, March 21, 2015, for the 40th Annual Dinner event. The location for this years event located in the Southwest suburbs of Cook County. See your Post Cmdr for Tickets. $25ea/per person. Tables of 8 is preferable, guest or couples also accepted.
Please Make payable to: Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County. Mail to:
VAC F/O: Peter Bencak
2135 W POTOMAC AVE #3
CHICAGO IL 60622-3011
For More Information Please Call,
VAC Office, Abundio “AL” Zaragoza, Superintendent at (312) 433-6010.
Email: abundio.zaragoza@cookcountyil.gov
Location:
Time:
Saturday March 21, 2015
2:00 PM | Cocktail Hour
3:00 PM | Dinner will be served