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Wilmette Memorial Day
Parade pays tribute to sacrifice
Alexa Burnell
Freelance Reporter
Wilmette Boy Scout Troop 3 marches in the annual
Wilmette Memorial Day parade Monday, May 28, in
Wilmette. Photos by Rhonda Holcomb/22nd Century Media
Nicholas Pahnke (left), 2, of Wilmette, sits with his
grandfather, John Williams, a member of American
Legion Post 46 Huerter-Wilmette.
Families gathered at the
Village Center on May 28,
paying tribute to the men
and women who have defended
the country during
Wilmette’s annual Memorial
Day Parade and Ceremony.
Organized by the American
Legion Huerter-Wilmette
Post 46, in concert
with the Village of Wilmette,
parade participants
included the Wilmette Police
Department, veterans,
Boy Scout and Girl Scout
troops, village officials
and the Wilmette Fire Department.
Commander Nick Peters
welcomed families,
leading the Pledge of Allegiance
and explaining
the symbolism behind
an empty chair that sat in
front of the podium.
“The chair is a physical
symbol of the prisoners of
war and those who are still
missing in action. It is a reminder
that we must dedicate
ourselves to freeing
all those held in captivity,”
Peters said.
Next, the Wilmette Community
Band, led the Star-
Spangled Banner, before
Susan Pinkowski, of the
American Legion Women’s
Auxiliary, gave thanks
to all those in attendance,
stressing how important it
is for families to come together
to honor those who
lost their lives in battle.
“We celebrate our nation
when we gather in
memory of all those who
sacrificed, so that we may
live in freedom,” she said.
Village President Bob
Bielinski then addressed
the crowd, giving thanks
to all service men and
women, encouraging others
to do the same.
“When you see a man or
women in uniform, thank
them for their services, for
protecting us and for securing
our freedom,” Bielinski
said.
Near the end of the ceremony,
former Commander
Mike Jonscher and two
American Legion Jr. members,
placed a wreath on
the Village Hall grounds,
in honor of the many fallen
local heroes.
“Today’s service recognizes
those who have paid
for our freedom with their
lives. It is necessary for us
to come together as a community
to recognize and
remember the sacrifices
made,” Jonscher said.
When the Wilmette
Community Band played
the Armed Forces Salute,
recognizing Veterans in
the crowd for their bravery,
residents like Rich
Meneghello who served
in the Korean War and his
wife, Mary, were filled
with emotion.
“It is so important that
the community comes together
each year, not only
to remember our fallen
heroes, but also to support
those who are still with
us today. These men and
women have endured so
much,” Mary Meneghello
said. “Each year I get tears
in my eyes at this service
for different reason. This
year, during the [Armed
Forces Salute], my husband
couldn’t stand, but he raised
his hand, as others acknowledged
all he has done of the
country. I am very proud to
be by his side.”