Chicago and its suburbs are gearing up to pay homage to veterans, with a variety of events planned throughout the area in observance of Veterans Day, including a major ceremony at Soldier Field, as reported by
ABC7 Chicago
. The city will officially become a Purple Heart City on Monday, recognizing the valor and sacrifices made by service members who have been wounded or killed in action. Soldier Field, with a deep military heritage dating back to its dedication to fallen soldiers, is set to host a morning event, beginning with doors opening at 10 a.m. and the ceremony kicking off at 11 a.m.
Mayor Brandon Johnson is expected to join various city and state leaders in not only honoring veterans across multiple conflicts—from World War II to post-9/11 engagements—but also dedicating efforts towards providing them and their families with deserved support and assistance, joining the nation in giving recognition to the sacrifices of the brave, according to a statement Mayor Johnson released, which was quoted in
NBC Chicago
. Furthermore, The Honorable William J. Walker is slated to deliver a particularly poignant keynote address, promising to unite and inspire present and future generations alike.
Adjacent to these observances, surrounding towns have organized their own tributes; Aurora is hosting a Veterans Day Parade that will feature Jessica Lynch, a former U.S. Army Prisoner of War, and Mayor Richard Irvin, an Iraq War veteran, honored city government employees who are veterans during an event on Sunday evening. In addition, communities like Bensenville, Kankakee, and Mount Prospect are hosting their own ceremonies and breakfasts with local students contributing band and choral performances, as told to
ABC7 Chicago
.
On a practical note, various businesses and organizations acknowledge Veterans Day with special offers and closures; for instance, national parks will welcome guests free of charge, while the USPS and many banks will cease operations for the day, and although the Illinois State Board of Education doesn’t recognize Veterans Day as a “legal school holiday”, schools may opt to mark it as a “Not in Attendance” day. Moreover, businesses ranging from Starbucks to Buffalo Wild Wings are providing veterans with deals and complimentary items, a token of gratitude for their military service, these offers were compiled by
NBC Chicago
.
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