Gurnee salon gives suburban veterans a new look
Earlier this week, veterans in Lake County and across the country were honored for their past sacrifices and achievements in service to their country.
On Wednesday, six of them were honored in a more forward-looking manner - with free makeovers.
The fresh new looks, including haircuts and beard trims, were courtesy of Janelle Nagy and her staff at Octagon Salon Spa in Gurnee.
"It's a blessing," said Vietnam veteran Larry Crumb of Grayslake. "They're reaching out to these heroes that served this country and kept this country strong.
"That means a lot," he added.
Cosmetologist Katie Duddy of the Octagon Salon Spa in Gurnee gives veteran Ashley Castorena of Waukegan a makeover. Castorena was stationed onboard the USS John F. Kennedy aircraft carrier in 1998 through 2005 and was part of the Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom campaigns.
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Cosmetologist Emily Burrow of the Octagon Salon Spa in Gurnee gives Vietnam veteran Larry Crumb of Grayslake a haircut on Wednesday.
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Cosmetologist Kristan Rausch of the Octagon Salon Spa in Gurnee and Vietnam veteran John Slovinec of Waukegan smile at the result of his makeover.
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