Community Corner
Oak Forest Honors Its Veterans
With a short, simple, poignant ceremony, the City of Oak Forest's Veterans Commission paid homage to those who have fought for our country.
It was short and sweet, but powerful. The Veterans Commission held a brief ceremony to honor local veterans at the city's Veterans Memorial Saturday, Nov. 12.
Commission Chair Craig Miller led the program, which included a 21-gun salute, a prayer for veterans, a moment of silence and a role call of local servicemen killed in action.
Meanwhile, on Patch, we've been collecting your photos of the veterans in your life. And early last week, over at students had the honor of meeting Allen Lynch, winner of the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Find out what's happening in Oak Forestwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Throughout our first year of existence, OF Patch has covered several homecoming celebrations, including , and
Each one means more than the last. Patch is honored to highlight those who have given of themselves for the benefit of others.
Find out what's happening in Oak Forestwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Take a moment and take in our video tribute to veterans, which includes live footage from the city's ceremony, photos from Hille's tribute, and your own photos of the veterans in your lives.
Then say what's on your mind in the comments. We hope—and bet—that it's "Thank you."
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
