"The Odyssey of Echo Company" Captures SMA Award

Writer Doug Stanton was recognized by the Society of Midland Authors at their annual banquet on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, when they presented him with their 2018 Best Adult Nonfiction  award.
His book on the "1968 Tet offensive and the epic battle to survive the Vietnam War" is available in the collection of the Niles-Maine District Library on the 3rd floor at 959.70434 S792. SMA President Thomas Frisbie  presided and author-journalist Mary Wisniewski served as  Master of Ceremonies for the Society's 2018 Book Awards in recognition of best books published in 2017.

"Weight of Sacrifice" the new World War One Memorial Project

is being designed by Chicagoan Joseph Weishaar and sculptor Sabin Howard as they work toward its formal dedication in Pershing Park, Washington D. C. on Veteran's Day 2018. The $40 million memorial will add a free-standing sculpture and bas relief sculpture to tell the story of all who contributed to the war. Further information can be found at the World War One Memorial Commission website.

Chicago's Pritzker Military Museum and Library is a founding sponsor of the memorial and will match any individual's donation as detailed at www.TheirOwnMemorial.org.

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