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Senator Sally Turner seeks family
photos and stories of veterans to be showcased at Capitol
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[November 01, 2022]
To help pay tribute to veterans and honor their
legacies and sacrifices, State Senator Sally Turner (R-Beason) is
encouraging constituents to submit a photo and story of their loved
one who served our nation so it can be displayed in the rotunda of
the Illinois Capitol from November 10 through November 28 in honor
of Veterans Day.
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 “The veterans of our nation deserve to be honored
for all of the sacrifices they make in order to protect our
country,” said Senator Sally Turner. “The ‘Honoring All Who Served’
Veterans Day Display is a small token of our appreciation for the
brave men and women who dedicate their lives to ensuring our safety
and way of life.”
Families are asked to submit a photo and written story (max: 250
words) along with the following information: name, military branch
(Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, National Guard, Navy)
and conflict served (Afghanistan, Iraq, September 11, Gulf War,
Vietnam, Korea, WWII, WWI, Peacetime, other). Military photos are
preferred but not necessary.
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 If possible, please email submissions to
veteransday@sgop.ilga.gov
by November 10, 2022, to be included in the Veterans Day Display at
the Illinois State Capitol.
Submissions will be accepted through November 28,
and the display will be updated daily to include new entries.
Submissions can also be mailed to:
Veterans Day Wall
108 Statehouse
Springfield, IL 62706
For questions, please call (217) 782-0956.
[Marcus J. Durrett
Illinois Senate Republican Staff
Communications and Public Affairs] |
