THANK YOU HENRY IL. USA
A small Illinois town shows its’ big heart, pride, respect and appreciation for United States Veterans

 In 2005, a young man named Joe Thornton, Jr. worked on his Eagle Scout project for a memorial walk. Veterans' Walk at Stoner Park in Henry, Illinois is on display Memorial Day weekend and the 4th of July holiday weekend. Veterans' Walk was an Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project of Joe Thornton, Jr., and was dedicated on Memorial Day 2005. The project is now sponsored by American Legion Post 323 and has continued to be a service project of Henry Boy Scout Troop 74 for their charter organization. Veterans' Walk had approximately 145 flags in 2005 its first year. In 2014, there was approximately 950 flags. Today, 2020 the number of flags keep increasing.

 Music sheet notes to TAPS

CHICAGO could follow the example of an EAGLE SCOUT from small town HENRY, IL. USA
Think about it ... Chicago should lead the nation by example honoring all veterans that served with a MEMORIAL DAY tribute. Taps, 21 Gun Salute, the names of our heroes displayed on small plaques and 
a pathway lined with America Flags. NORTHERLY Y ISLAND is a perfect location.

Maybe next year
For details on how to accomplish this type of tribute go to www.henryil.com/history-veteranswalk.html
The rest is up to the Mayor of Chicago and the City of Chicago. The event could generate pride, remembrance and revenue to sustain a yearly celebration.