N16 Korean Veteran Honored Twice
My husband, Steve Dolewski, is a Korean Veteran who served active duty in 1952 with the Army Forward Artillery Battalion. He is a member of the VFW Post 5151 in Streamwood, IL and the American Legion in Huntley, IL.
On September 30, 2011, thanks to our son, Steve was selected to be an honored veteran at the Friday night televised Blackhawk/Pittsburgh game at the United Center, Chicago, IL. He and active Airforce Cpl. Ms. Sutton stood at attention on the red carpet while Mr. Jim Cornelison sand the National Anthem. Steve is an avid Blackhawk fan, so this was a tremendous privilege for him.
On October 4-7, 2011, we took a bus trip with Joe and Ann Scorn (all four of us from Sun City) to Niagara Falls. While waiting in line to board the boat for a Maid of the Mist tour, a group of approximately 25-30 Korean visitors came down the boat ramp, and when they saw Steve wearing his Korean Veteran Hat, the men began to salute him, the women wanted to hug him and have their picture taken with him, and then they all applauded. It was very emotional and an experience we will never forget.
South Korea is truly a country that is forever grateful for the freedom and prosperity they enjoy thanks to our military men and women who fought for them. We were told they teach their children what our military personnel sacrificed so that they never forget.
Mrs. Barbara Dolewski
Neighborhood 16
Above & beyond
Long time supporters in Neighborhood 28 went above and beyond in their efforts to support the Grafton Food Pantry. A record amount of food and funds were collected by this generous neighborhood.
Photo: (L to R) Sun City Neighborhood 28 rresidents Helen White(center) and Diane Roster receiving a helping hand from Food Pantry volunteer Doug Sellergren.
If you are interested in conducting a food drive, adopting a family for the holidays or volunteering, please call: 847 495-0922. Grafton Food Pantry is located at 12191-B Smith Drive in Huntley. Donations are received only at this location.
