On Sunday, November 1st, 2009 Lester Bacon and Secretary James Ballotti along with other community members paid a visit to the New Horizons Transitional Living facility in Hebron, Illinois where Certificates of Appreciation, provided by the Elks National Veterans Service Commission, where presented to veterans residing there. Approximately 12 residents where present for the presentation. Certificates where presented to 11 veterans who reside at the home. Also on hand to help the Elks recognize our veterans where one member of the McHenry County Marine Corp League, a member of the McHenry Masonic Temple, and other friends of Lester Bacon.
The certificate reads:
For Unselfishly Answering Our Country's Call To Preserve The Way Of Life We Take For Granted Today, By Whose Patriotism And Valor Helped Attain The Peace And Security Which Has Made The United States Of America A World Leader
All of the veterans receiving their certificates were extremely greatful and enjoyed the moment. Most of these vets served during the Viet Nam conflict or the first gulf war.
