“KEEP
THE SPIRIT OF 45 ALIVE” DAY IS A NATIONAL DAY OF REMEMBRANCE HONORING MEMBERS
OF “THE GREATEST GENERATION” AND THE END OF WWII
AUGUST
14, 2016 IS MCHENRY’S OBSERVANCE OF “KEEP THE SPIRIT OF 45 ALIVE” DAY AT 5:00
PM IN VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK
“The Combined Veterans of McHenry
once again invite the public to celebrate Keep the Spirit of ’45 A live Day at 5
p.m. Aug. 14 at Veterans Memorial Park in McHenry. For the past six years, this
event has been the largest of its kind in the U.S.
It features a short program
recognizing World War II veterans in attendance followed by live music and
dancing with Bill’s Little Big Band, along with the radio voice of Lou Rugani
from WLIP Radio. Pat Wirtz will have WWII memorabilia from the McHenry County
Historical Society on display along with Eric Miller and his Pearl Harbor
display. The program will conclude with the sounding of rolling taps by no less
than 18 buglers, which surely will bring a tear to your eye.
Our Greatest Generation is slowly
getting smaller, and what better way as veterans and citizens of our country to
help celebrate.
Last but not least, I would like to
thank our outgoing Master of Ceremonies Ron Bykowski, who started this great
event. I have had the privilege of working with Ron since the beginning, and
his enthusiasm has been rubbing off on many of us in the veteran community.
Seating will be reserved for WWII
veterans and their families, so please remember to bring lawn chairs. Hope to
see you all there to once again make this the largest Keep the Spirit of ’45
Alive event again in America.”
Ronnie Reber
Past commander, VFW Post 4600
Letter to the Editor Northwest Herald published Thursday
August 4, 2016
McHenry’s events over the past several
years have gained national recognition for our City and Combined Veterans
Organizations in large part due to local businessman Ron Bykowski. He initiated the event and attended the “Keep
The Spirit of 45 Alive National Conference in San Diego at the Air & Space
Museum. Representatives from 37 States were extremely impressed that a City the
size of McHenry has three active Veterans organizations: American Legion Post 491, VFW Post 4600 and
Polish Legion of American Veterans Liberty Post 188. Each organization has
played an important role in fostering the enrichment of patriotic and civic
spirit within our community. Thank you to those who serve and have
served our country!!!
SAVE THE DATES:
MCHENRY’S
OBSERVANCE OF “KEEP THE SPIRIT OF 45
ALIVE” SUNDAY AUGUST 14, 2016
5:00 PM VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK
MCHENRY AREA
DOWNTOWN BUSINESSES ASSOCIATION DATE NIGHT- AUGUST 24, SEPTEMBER 28 AND OCTOBER
26, 2016
WORKFORCE
DEVELOPMENT WEEK AUGUST 29-SPETEMBER 1, 2016
BJORKMAN’S ACE
HARDWARE BBQ COOKOFF CHALLENGE SEPTEMBER 10, 2016
DOWNTOWN UNCORKED
SEPTEMBER 17, 2016
MANUFACTURING TRADE
AND INDUSTRY CAREER EXPO SEPTEMBER 22, 2016 MCHENRY EAST CAMPUS
CITY OF MCHENRY
SUMMER BAND CONCERTS
BEGIN AT 7:30 P.M. (PRECEEDED BY A FARMERS
MARKET) IN VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK
ON THURSDAY NIGHTS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 29, 2016
MCHENRY OPEN AIR
MARKET AND DOWNTOWN SHOPPING EVERY THURSDAY MAY 19-SEPTEMBER 29, 2016 4-7 PM
GREEN STREET CRUISE
NIGHTS: MONDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 26,
2016
FLAVORS OF FALL
TASTE FEST OCTOBER 9, 2016
DOWNTOWN CHRISTMAS
WALK AND TREE LIGHTING NOVEMBER 19, 2016
DOWNTOWN CHRISTMAS
WALK AND PARADE NOVEMBER 20, 2016
SMALL BUSINESS
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 26, 2016
THANK YOU TO ALL BUSINESSES AND
ORGANIZATIONS WHICH HAVE MADE A COMMITMENT TO GIVE BACK TO OUR COMMUNITY, SUPPORT/VOLUNTEER
AT A LOCAL EVENT, AND/OR LOCATE THEIR BUSINESS AND/OR EXPAND IN THE CITY OF
MCHENRY…EVERY ONE CONTRIBUTES!!!!!
Please
help us keep our community vibrant and strong to the greatest extent practical
for businesses, residents and visitors alike! The City Council is continually evaluating
ways to assist in promoting business, tourism, community events and
service! Economic development is an
ongoing effort the City is committed to and is a community-wide effort. At the end of the day the entire community
and everyone who is a part of it benefits!
Douglas P. Martin
Director of Economic Development
City of McHenry
333 S Green Street
McHenry, IL 60050
815.363.2110 (d)
815.363.2173 (f)
815.790.4752 (c)
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