Tuesday, June 10, 2014

AMVETS Donation Drop-offs in Chicago Area

Nearest drop-off for Niles is located at the Kmart  West 
in Des Plaines at the Oakton/Lee intersection.

Hometown Hero Matthew F. Wojtasek Sr.

World War II veteran and Niles resident, Mr. Wojtasek is fittingly accorded the red carpet treatment at the Chicago Wolves home game  against the Charlotte Checkers on Sunday afternoon, December 29, 2014. Mr. Wojtaszek can also be seen with the Wolves mascot. As a member of the 82nd Airborne Mr Wojtaszek participated in the D-Day invasion as well as the invasion of Sicily and the Battle of the Bulge.

Mr. Wojtaszek always participates in the annual Memorial Day Observance held by the Niles VFW Post 7712 and is also a participant in the Veterans History Project.