veterans day

For each and every veteran of America's armed forces, no matter when or where you served, you have our deepest thanks and gratitude. If you're lucky enough to have a veteran in your life, make sure you take a minute to say thank you. My favorite veteran, and my hero, is no longer around, but my admiration and gratitude for him, and those he served with, are endless...

Just got a note from Rockford University with an invitation for one and all to join them for a Veterans Day flag-raising ceremony tomorrow morning, at 7:30, at the flagpoles near Nelson Hall on the Rockford University campus. The event is sponsored by the Jane Addams Center for Civic Engagement...

Every year it seems more and more business get involved in offering free or heavily discounted products for veterans. Which, of course, is a great thing! A full list of offers from across the country is listed here. Below you'll find a partial list of Rockford-area businesses that are taking part...

This week's lineup of Veteran's Day tributes will conclude with an outstanding two-day event this weekend at Midway Village Museum. To commemorate and honor the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War, Hometown Heroes: Rockford’s Vietnam Veterans, a two-day information event with a forum is set for Saturday, November 14 and Sunday, November 15, at the museum, 6799 Guilford Road, Rockford...

To all of our veterans out there, whenever you served, wherever you served, thank you.    

Last week we told you about an invitiation from Texas Roadhouse for a free meal for Veterans on November 11. As predicted, that was just the start of the offers rolling in for Vets. Two more businesses have announced freebies for our service members around Veterans Day: Great Clips is offering veterans a free hair cut from November 11 through December 31 ... Read More ...