Schaumburg community gathers to honor its veterans
Veterans, first responders and community leaders gathered Sunday at Veterans Gateway Park in Schaumburg for a solemn ceremony honoring those who served their country in the military.
Mayor Al Larson and Army veteran James Thies, post commander of VFW Post 2202, were among the speakers at the annual event this year.
The ceremony also featured participation from the Schaumburg Police and Fire departments, presentation of colors, spiritual invocations, a playing of taps and the distribution of poppies.
Army veteran James Thies of Schaumburg, who serves as post commander of VFW Post 2202, address the crowd Sunday during the village's Veterans Day Ceremony at Veterans Gateway Park.
Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
Firefighters wore poppies to mark Veterans Day during a ceremony Sunday at Veterans Gateway Park in Schaumburg.
Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
Schaumburg Mayor Al Larson was among the speakers Sunday during the village's Veterans Day ceremony at Veterans Gateway Park.
Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
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