04 November 2008

Salute To American Heroes


Marc Stanley, 2d Lt, CAP

On Sunday 11/2/2008 Palwaukee Squadron provided a color guard for the Salute To American Heroes, a yearly ceremony organized under the auspices of Chicago's 39th Ward and the Mayfair Lion's Club to honor veterans, police, teachers and firefighters of the area. Palwaukee Squadron's Captain Joe Long was last year's recipient of the police award in recognition of his service with the Chicago Police Department. Margaret Laurino, Alderwoman of the 39th ward presided on what proved to be a beautiful indian summer afternoon.

The color guard consisted of C/1 LT Clint Greenlee, C/2 Lt Hannah Gottschalk, C/SSgt Grayson Watson and C/Airman 1st Class Joseph Pratts. They were precise and coordinated in their actions; practice paid off.