Veterans Luncheon

May 16, 2026

Veterans Voices again 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! Unfortunately, our resident photographer couldn’t be with us that day and we were having so much fun we didn’t remember to take any pictures. DOH!!!! (If you have any photos of this event please email them to us. We will be highly appreciative!)
Below left: Attendees stand and render honors as the Alan B. Shepard H.S. AFJROTC Color Guard presents the colors.
Below right: Attendees load their plates with delicious food provided by City BBQ.

Below: Members of Veterans Voices Military Group receive a “Celebrate America’s 250th” certificate from the Cook County Commission. The award was presented by Vanessa Walters, Interim-Director of Veterans Affairs, Bureau of Administration.
(L-R) Jim Kruse, Gary Lang, Ed Schuck, Dale Carver, Dennis Wiecek, Vanessa Walters, Christine Jastczemski, Tom Duracka, and Allen DeNormandie.

The Most Important Table in the Room

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.

The program for the 2026 event is below. Click on the image to see a slightly enlarged version.