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Veterans Honored by Schaumburg Township
Schaumburg Township recognized the service of 55 area veterans at its annual Veterans Honoree Recognition Dinner, which was also attended by local and state officials.
Schaumburg Township Clerk Timothy M. Heneghan and Officials hosted their 4th Annual Veterans Honoree Recognition Dinner on Oct. 29.
The evening began with Clerk Timothy M. Heneghan welcoming 55 veteran honorees and their guests to the "Liberty We Defend" Veterans Dinner.
Heneghan conducted the ceremony, followed by speeches given by Schaumburg Township Supervisor Mary Wroblewski, Col. Larry Kaifesh from the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, State Rep. Michelle Mussman, Cook County Commissioner Timothy O. Schneider and State Sen. Dan Kotowski.Â
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Guests enjoyed a catered dinner by Riccardo’s Ristorante in Schaumburg.
The evening closed with the recognition of seven new inductees into the Schaumburg Township Veterans’ Honor Roll. All received applause and appreciation from their fellow service members.A standing ovation was given to the mother of one fallen veteran, Senior Airman Sumner Lloyd Cowan, who bravely served his country in the Iraq War.Â
Several local and state officials sponsored the event including, Illinois Sen. Dan Kotowski, State Rep. Michelle Mussman, State Rep. Fred Crespo and Cook County Commissioner Timothy O. Schneider.Â
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Schaumburg Township honors veterans each month at their board of trustees meeting. If you know a veteran, or are a veteran interested in being honored for your service, please contact Melissa Moeller at (847) 884-0030 ext. 3016.
Information and photo submitted by Schaumburg Township.
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