Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital

Veterans Day Celebration at Hines VA

HINES VA HOSTS 2^nd ANNUAL VETERANS DAY EVENTS RECOGNIZING THOSE WHO SERVED OUR COUNTRY IN UNIFORM

Veterans Day Parade followed by ceremony, resource fair, lunch and music

WHAT:  Veterans, their families and all who want to show their support are invited to Hines VA Hospital’s Veterans Day parade, ceremony, resource fair and celebration recognizing Veterans from the World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, Gulf War and Post 9-11 eras.

Special thanks to the Gary Sinise Foundation and Jewish War Veterans Post 54 for providing lunch for our Veterans Day celebration. Live music by Guitars For Vets.

WHEN: The parade starts at 10 a.m. on Saturday Nov. 10, followed by the ceremony and resource fair. All events will take place under a heated tent in the north parking lot closest to 9^th Avenue and Roosevelt Road. The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

WHERE: Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital 5000 S. 5^th Avenue Hines, IL 60141    

WHO: Command Sgt. Maj. Mark Bowman, U.S. Army retired will provide the keynote address and Hospital Director, Steven Braverman, M.D. will present certificates of recognition to Veterans. Mr. Bowman is the former Command Sgt. Major of the Illinois National Guard.

The Chicago Bears Drumline will perform and parade and resource fair participants include:

• Chicago Bears Drumline and mascot, Staley
• The Jesse White Tumblers
• Chicagoland Speedway mascot, Dash,
• Miss Illinois USA, Miss Illinois Teen USA
• Chicago Police Department Mounted Unit (2 horses)
• Chicago PD SWAT Vehicle
• Hines Windy City Athletes (Adaptive Sports)
• Tiny Boots childcare (YWCA) 
• The Salvation Army
• National Women Veterans United
• Honor Flight
• Paralyzed Veterans of America
• Oak Park and Aurora Vet Centers
• Broadview and Riverside Fire Departments
• Allen Force Vet Tanks
• Avalon Hospice
• Illinois Chapter of the American Red Cross
• Lutheran Charities K-9 Ministry Therapy Dogs

“We are proud to host Veterans from the Chicagoland area and recognize Veterans everywhere for the service and sacrifice they have made for our freedom,” said Steven Braverman, M.D., Director, Hines VA Hospital. “This is an opportunity to showcase the world-class care and services VA provides our nation’s Veterans.”