SPRINGFIELD – With Veterans Day fast approaching on Nov. 11, State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) is asking local residents to honor family members or friends who are veterans as part of a memorial display in the Illinois State Capitol.

Please email submissions to veteransday@sgop.ilga.gov by Nov. 8, to be included in the Veterans Day Display at the Illinois State Capitol. Submissions can also be mailed to Veterans Day Wall, 110 D Statehouse, Springfield, IL 62706. For questions, please call (217) 782-1154.

The Illinois Senate Republican Caucus is once again hosting their annual Veterans Day Wall of Honor display at the Statehouse, from Nov. 11 to Nov. 25. The memorial will feature a large electronic display of veterans and their stories, along with a wall where visitors can write notes of thanks to those who served.

“This is an opportunity to pay tribute to the legacies and sacrifices of these brave men and women who served our nation,” said Senator Syverson. “Send us photos and stories of loved ones who served as veterans to be displayed on the first floor of the State Capitol.”

Senator Syverson is encouraging friends and families to submit a photo and written story (max: 250 words) along with the following information: name, military branch (Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, National Guard, Navy) and conflict served (Afghanistan, Iraq, September 11, Gulf War, Vietnam, Korea, WWII, WWI, Peacetime, other). Military photos are preferred but not necessary.