Veterans Luncheon
May 17, 2025
Veterans Voices chose to honor our veterans on Armed Forces day by offering a Veterans Luncheon. It was an opportunity to get together, have a good meal, and enjoy some great entertainment. In other words, getting together to just have a good time! (Click on the images below to enlarge them.)
(Above) First on the agenda was the presentation of the Colors by the Alan B. Shepard High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Color Guard.
(Above) Veterans Voices Board Member Dale Carver was Master of Ceremonies.
Jacques Conway, the Lead Pastor of Faith United Methodist Church, provided the invocation and the blessing of the food.
The delicious meal was provided by City BBQ. Regional manager Jeff Rennemeyer and his daughter Addison made sure no one went away hungry.
Visit the archives of Veterans Voices Military Group activities on previous Veterans Information Saturdays and Veterans Appreciation Days by selecting a year (below).
NOTE: Due to COVID restrictions there were no gatherings in 2020 or 2021.
(Above) Gary Lang, Veterans Voices Military Group President, welcomed attendees.
(Above) The event was well attended by veterans and their guests.
(Above) The Rise Band from Faith United Methodist Church provided the entertainment for the event, performing patriotic and Vietnam era songs. A perfect way to end the luncheon.
After the meal, information presentations were provided by (left to right, below) Dan Marsan of the Orland Park Veterans Commission, Paul Rossi from Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Jim Baillie from VFW Post #2604, and Jim Kruse of Kruse’s Krew. (Enlarge the photo by clicking on it.)
Organizations Supporting Veterans
Veterans Voices Military Group was proud to host the organizations below to provide information to attendees.
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Tom Duracka, Veterans Voices Military Group board member, provided information about our group to attendees.
Dan Marsan (left), Orland Park Veterans Program Coordinator, and Tom Dubelbeis, Orland Park Veterans Commission volunteer, had materials for this year’s veterans’ events in our community.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Orland-Palos Reber-Tesmond Memorial Post #2604 was represented by Ron Raimbault, Post Commander, and Jim Baillie, unit Quartermaster.
Jim Kruse and his granddaughter Grace Russell provide information about the many ways to support our troops deployed overseas.
Honor Flight Chicago representative Jim Szabla is always ready to sign up our veterans for a one day experience that will be treasured for a lifetime.
Paul Rossi led the team from Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Support Services.
Pam Burnett (right) and her team from Pets Assisting Wounded WarriorS. (PAWWS)
Lisa Lacy provided information about services available from APEX Health Services.
Mary Boyle represented Humana Health Insurance at the event.
The Most Important Table in the Room
The flier for our event. (Click on the image to enlarge.)
The front and rear covers of the event program. (Click on the image to enlarge.)
The interior pages of the event program. (Click on the image to enlarge.)