Veteran's Day held special significance on Tuesday across the nation and in Chicago. With last week's shooting at Fort Hood and the continued war in Iraq, American's service men and women are on the minds of many.
In Chicago, one of the biggest ceremonies was held at the city's biggest memorial – Soldier Field. The stadium is housing a unique exhibit dedicated to Illinois service members who made the ultimate sacrifice.
The Bronzeville neighborhood was the site of the 83rd Annual Veteran's Day parade, presented by American Legion Post 87. The parade started from the WW I "Victory" monument at 35th and King Dr. The parade was followed by a memorial service.
Services were also held at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in southwest suburban Eldwood.
The ten-year-old cemetery is the nation's second largest cemetery for veterans, next to Arlington National Cemetery.
Governor Pat Quinn was on hand and said those who have worn the military uniform must never be forgotten, especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice with their lives.
Quinn said there are 1.2 million veterans from Illinois who have fought for the fundamental freedoms that we must not take for granted.
In Chicago, one of the biggest ceremonies was held at the city's biggest memorial – Soldier Field. The stadium is housing a unique exhibit dedicated to Illinois service members who made the ultimate sacrifice.
The Bronzeville neighborhood was the site of the 83rd Annual Veteran's Day parade, presented by American Legion Post 87. The parade started from the WW I "Victory" monument at 35th and King Dr. The parade was followed by a memorial service.
Services were also held at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in southwest suburban Eldwood.
The ten-year-old cemetery is the nation's second largest cemetery for veterans, next to Arlington National Cemetery.
Governor Pat Quinn was on hand and said those who have worn the military uniform must never be forgotten, especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice with their lives.
Quinn said there are 1.2 million veterans from Illinois who have fought for the fundamental freedoms that we must not take for granted.
