State Senator Neil Anderson invites residents to honor veterans by contributing to a special Veterans Day display at the Illinois Capitol. From November 11th through November 25th, 2024, the Capitol Rotunda will feature a collection of photographs and stories showcasing the service of military veterans. Constituents can submit a photo and a story of up to 250 words, detailing the veteran’s name, service branch, and conflict area.
“The Veterans Day display at the Illinois Capitol is a special way to honor the brave men and women who served our country,” said Sen. Anderson. “We should always remember their sacrifices and the freedoms they protected, keeping their stories alive.”
Please email submissions to [email protected] by November 8th to be included in the Veterans Day Display at the Illinois State Capitol. Submissions can also be mailed to Veterans Day Wall, 110 D Statehouse, Springfield, IL 62706. For questions, please call 217-782-1154.
Submit a photo and written story along with the following information: name, military branch (Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, National Guard, Navy) and conflict served (Afghanistan, Iraq, September 11, Gulf War, Vietnam, Korea, WWII, WWI, Peacetime, other). Military photos are preferred but not necessary.