Vietnam Recognition and Commemoration Ceremony

Vietnam veteran and Marine, Gene Spanos, receives the commemorative medal  presented by American Legion 9th District Commander Robert J. Fuggitti to the Vietnam veterans present in the Large Meeting Room of the Niles Public Library.

  Morton Grove Community Church co-pastor, Bunny Hughes, delivered the benediction while veteran and Village Manager Steve Vinezeano represented the Village of Niles.  James Harkins of the Evanston Vet Center served as the master of ceremonies.

Below is a photo of the medal in the upper right corner of the page bearing the

 Presidential Proclamation.

During the Vietnam period of 1 November 1955 to May, 1975, 7.2 million Americans served in the Armed Forces and 58,253 veterans lost their lives.

Veterans Information Session at Niles Library, Tuesday, October 13, 9 am

James Harkins,  Evanston Vet Center Outreach Specialist, will provide  information  and answer questions from veterans about disability claims, medical care, employment assistance and other issues on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at the Niles Public Library, 6960 W. Oakton St.

 Mr. Harkins is a Gulf War vet and will visit the library on the 2^nd Tuesday of every month from 9am to noon. Veterans will be able to meet him in the 1st floor Commons Area.

 The Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Center is located at 1901 Howard Street in Evanston, 847-332-1019 o r 877-927-8387

Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center

Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center

Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center