31st Annual Memorial Day Parade 2008: President WCVA Martin E. Tully with USMC Marine Gunnery Sergeant Brian Schiller. Brian was this year's Parade Marshall. The children pictured
From left to right: WCVA members Mike Daukus, Mike Graffis, Ken Hiatt, Gino Kurelic Sr., Ian Kingsley, Dan Scannell, Mc Cullough, Pete Kelly and Brendan Roberts.
From left to right: WCVA members Mike Daukus, Mike Graffis, Martin E. Tully, Gino Kurelic Sr., Ken Hiatt, Ian Kingsley, Dan Scannell, Mc Cullough, Pete Kelly and Brendan Roberts.
From left to right: WCVA members Gino Kurelic Sr., Ian Kingsley, Joe Roberts, Martin Tully and Ed Larsen waiting to board the trolley to head back to Danny Boy's.
WCVA members Joe Roberts and Ed Larsen waiting to board the trolley to take them back to Danny Boy's.
WCVA members Barney O'Reilly, Gino Kurelic Sr. and Martin Tully waiting for the trolley to head back to Danny Boy's.
WCVA members Thomas Alfred and Ray Unger patiently waiting for the trolley to take them back to Danny Boy's.
Welcome to the VFW Post 450 Memorial Day service. The service included a huge motorcycle escort by various motorcycle clubs, speeches from many important leaders of Veterans issues, Marine Corps League Color Guard, the Emerald Society, 122nd Artillery Division 105mm Howitzer, releasing of doves and a 300ft flyover of a UH Huey "rebuilt" Vietnam helicopter. Thank you all WCVA members who attended. Your support was appreciated. Thank you to all who made the service a memorable experience. Thank you "Rambo" and staff who provided delicious food and drink.
Many guests spoke at the VFW 450 Memorial Day service. Also contributing to the service was the Emerald Society of the Chicago Police Department. Their bagpipes brought about many heartfelt smiles from onlookers everywhere.
Today at the VFW Post 450 Memorial Day Service many people listened to the patriotic words of IDVA L. Tammy Duckworth as she reminded everyone to remember the fallen. It was a beautiful day filled with emotion and honor.
Motorcycle escorts for the Memorial Day service. Thank you American Knights, Illinois Freedom Riders's Patriot Guard, American Lawmen and any other motorcycle escort who attended. It was a very special day for all who attended.
Bridget and Marty Jr. with VFW Post 450's Mike Graffis and Joe Roberts. Mike did a superb job taking care of logistics and communication for the extremely successful Memorial Day service. Kudos to you Mike!
VFW Post 450 member "Rambo", Melissa, Bridget and Marty Jr. having some laughs at the Memorial Day service. "Rambo" was the grill master for the ceremony.
Far right: New WCVA member Brian Conrad and his friends Mark and Julie proudly attending the VFW Post 450 "Welcome Home" picnic for veterans. Brian is a USMC veteran of OIF.
