Schaumburg Township Honors Veterans with Dinner
Hoffman Estates, IL - Friday, November 1, 2013 – Schaumburg Township Clerk Timothy M. Heneghan and Officials hosted their 4th Annual Veterans Honoree Recognition Dinner on Tuesday, October 29, 2013.
The evening began with Clerk Timothy M. Heneghan welcoming 55 veteran honorees and their guests to the “Liberty We Defend” Veterans Dinner. Mr. Heneghan conducted the ceremony, followed by speeches given by Schaumburg Township Supervisor Mary Wroblewski, Colonel Larry Kaifesh from the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, State Representative Michelle Mussman, Cook County Commissioner Timothy O. Schneider, and State Senator Dan Kotowski.
After the speeches, guests enjoyed a catered dinner by Riccardo's Ristorante in Schaumburg.
Clerk Timothy M. Heneghan closed the evening 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.
Several local and state officials sponsored the event including, Illinois Senator Dan Kotowski, State Representative Michelle Mussman, State Representative Fred Crespo, and Cook County Commissioner Timothy O. Schneider.
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.
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