OVER 300 RESIDENTS GATHERED TO WITNESS THE VILLAGE OF LYNWOOD DEDICATE NEW VETERANS MEMORIAL

Mayor Jada D. Curry joined by State Representative Marcus Evans, Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller, Representative from the Center for Islamic Studies, members from Lynwood Village Board and Lansing Mayor Patty Eidam
Mayor Jada D. Curry joined by State Representative Marcus Evans, Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller, Representative from the Center for Islamic Studies, members from Lynwood Village Board and Lansing Mayor Patty Eidam

 

OVER 300 RESIDENTS GATHERED TO WITNESS THE VILLAGE OF LYNWOOD DEDICATE NEW VETERANS MEMORIAL

 

THE CENTER FOR ISLAMIC STUDIES CREDITED AS LARGEST CONTRIBUTOR  TO THE MEMORIAL HONORING THOSE THAT SERVED

 

(Lynwood, IL) Jada D. Curry- Mayor of Lynwood, Illinois- was joined by the Lynwood Village Board, Regional Elected Officials and over 200 residents as Lynwood will unveil its all-new Veterans Memorial that honors the many military veterans that have served.


The proud sponsor of this new tribute is The Center of Islamic Studies. The CIS has been around since 2007 and has made its mission to pour into projects that are built on humility, honor, and innovation. The Center of Islamic Studies aims to educate scholars and students of Islam and other faiths about the richness of the Islamic tradition and diversity. CIS also generates innovative research and scholarship on Islamic texts and traditions in contemporary contexts along with public engagement, which is the basis of scholarship and service for projects.


For many, Memorial Day is a time to enjoy family and loved ones and share a moment of thankfulness for life as we know it. This year for many Americans, life is a bit different. In a recent statement, an elderly resident mentioned, “This Memorial Day, I'm just thankful to be alive as our country is healing from the ongoing loss of students, grocery store shootings, and things we as people couldn't possibly imagine.”


Mayor Jada D. Curry adds, “More than ever, we should all be living with a little bit more honor for those that have come before us and those that will come after us. This was a great day of fellowship filled with great gratitude for our beloved veterans.”


The new tribute site for Veterans is located at Liberty Memorial Park on 3107 Glenwood Dyer Road. The Village of Lynwood area residents were present to honor the many heroes who have served.


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