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VETERANS

VETERANS

Orland Park Veterans Center Dedication

A LOOK BACK: Veterans Day Celebration

On Veterans Day, the Village dedicated its new Veterans Center. The new Veterans Center, located at 14671 West Avenue, will house meetings for the American Legion Post 111, VFW Orland-Palos Post 2604, Veterans Voices and Disabled American Veterans (DAV), in addition to the Orland Park Veterans Commission. Welcome to your new home!

VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK VETERANS DAY PROGRAM

On Monday, November 11, the community came together to honor our veterans at the Orland Park Civic Center. The event featured a presentation of colors by Veterans Voices, moving words from Mayor Keith Pekau and Veterans Program Coordinator Dan Marsan and singing of the national anthem and God Bless America by Theresa Kolssak

MEDAL OF HONOR MUSEUM: THE VALOR EXPRESS

The Valor Express Medal of Honor Museum visited the Village at Carl Sandburg High School on November 16. Attendees were treated to a presentation about the museum from Colonel Michael Caldwell, Medal of Honor recipient Alan Lynch as well as a message from Mayor Keith Pekau. It was a great time to learn about the Medal of Honor recipients’ stories of valor, and the work made to remember their stories.

Who do I contact for additional questions?

Have you registered for the 2025 Hometown Heroes Banners?

For questions or inquiries, please contact the Orland Park Veterans Program at (708) 403-6115 or email veterans@orlandpark.org.

The 2025 Hometown Heroes Banners will line up on Ravinia Ave & 159th. Register your veteran at orlandpark.org/veterans.

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