Fallen Soldier Recognized The father of fallen soldier Lance Cpl. Nickolas Daniels of Elmwood Park re ceive s a n award from the Elmwood Park Neighborhood C i v i c Organization’s Rich Mazzulla during their me et i ng on November 15th. The parents and family of Nick Daniels were extremely grateful to the organization for their generosity towards the family. The EPNCO rose close to two thousand dollars to help the family cover expenses associated with their son’s tragic death. Cpl. Daniels, a Marine and member of the explosive disposal unit, was killed in Afghanistan while conducting combat operations on November 5, 2011. He was assigned only a short time there before losing his life. Hundreds of people witnessed his funeral which
ATTENTION ALL MILITARY VETERANS The American Legion Wants You! Join your comrades in arms and support the Americanism we represent!
was personally attended by Gov. Pat Quinn. He was laid to rest in Elmwood Cemetery. People & Places Newspaper salutes him and extends our deepest sympathy to his family and friends. I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom. Abraham Lincoln
Wounded and aging veterans at Hines Hospital Local charitable events in our communities Social events • Picnics • Christmas parties for Children • Legion sponsored adult dance nights • Local school awards and scholarships • New Years Eve celebrations • Special events promoting patriotism – Memorial Day, Veteran’s Day, Parades & more!
For Further details ContaCt American Legion Post 974 Veterans Still Serving the Community
Gene Korus Vice Commander
9757 Pacific Avenue • Franklin Park, IL 60131 Post Phone 847.678.7474
docgeno101@aol.com
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