Veterans Tribute - Veterans Tribute - A Library of Congress Veterans History Project conducted by Eric Gier

We Salute Our Veterans

This website spotlights amazing veterans from Northern Illinois who participated in the Veterans History Project for the Library of Congress and provides a mechanism for the veterans and their families to view their stories at any time.
Veterans History Project

The photo journals and videos included on this website give visual clarity and bring to the forefront the sacrifices, commitment, and memories experienced by each veteran.
Honor Flight Network

This website pays tribute to the World War II Veterans who experienced the sentimental journey of Honor Flight in Washington, D.C.

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Local Veteran Interviews
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SGT Bonvillain U.S. Army Iraqi Freedom Video Interview, Photos	SGT Cook U.S. Army Iraqi Freedom Video Interview, Photos	SSG DeHesus U.S. Army World War II Video Interview, Photos

CPL Fehlman U.S. Army World War II Video Interview, Photos	SGT Geary U.S. Army Iraqi Freedom Video Interview, Photos	Lt. Col. Gier U.S. Air Force Iraqi Freedom Video Interview, Photos

CPO Roberti U.S. Navy Afghanistan Video Interview, Photos	Cpl Gackowski U.S. Marines Vietnam War Video Interview, Photos	WT3 Badamo U.S. Navy World War II Video Interview, Photos

SPC Criel U.S. Army Vietnam War Video Interview, Photos	SGT Lumsden U.S. Army Vietnam War Video Interview, Photos

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World War II Veteran Interviews		Honor Flight Band

Vietnam War Veteran Interviews		Iraq War Veteran Interviews

Veterans History Project - Participate

Interviewing veterans is a great way to bridge generations for the benefit of those who were not alive during earlier wars such as WWII and to provide a forum for preserving their memories for generations to come.

If you would like to learn more about interviewing war veterans, contact:

Veterans History Project 
Phone: (202) 707-4916  or Toll-Free: (888) 371-5848  
FAX: (202) 252-2046 
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 
Web Site: http://www.loc.gov/vets/

Or contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

Additional Honor Your Veteran Ideas: to name a few

Community Impact

Contact area AARP, American Red Cross and other organizations in your community to explore veterans-related volunteer opportunities.
Plan a Veterans Appreciation Day and invite veterans to breakfast at a school, library or community center
Plan a Veterans Open House in your organization, church, school, etc.

Involve the Media:

Issue periodic press releases about your VHP-related activities.Write a letter to the editor on the occasion of a commemoration date.
Feature a particular veteran or a veterans organization in a newsletter or local paper.
Invite media to participate in volunteer veteran events

Educate the Youth/Peers:

Contact schools to include volunteer work with Veterans History Project in their listings of options for community service/service learning for students.
Invite former POWs and veterans as classroom speakers on commemoration dates. Interview the veteran following the presentation.
Engage JROTC programs and military schools in collecting veterans' stories.

http://www.loc.gov/vets/Communityevents.html

Learn More

If you are a veteran, volunteer, or civilian worker in the war effort, living in Northern Illinois; and participated in World War II, Korean War, or Vietnam War and would like information, please contact Eric Gier. You may also download and complete the interest form and email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..