Memorial Day weekend is often regarded as the unofficial start of summer. With barbeques, parades and hitting the beach as common activities, many forget what the day is all about.
Our freedoms are owed to those who fought to protect them and all of us, making the ultimate sacrifice in the process. It is important that we honor them and keep this in mind throughout this holiday weekend.
During the covid-19 pandemic, Lake County developed a virutal wall to allow our fallen heroes to be honored and that website remains up and running. Families and members of the public are encouraged to visit, share stories and pay tribute. The website can be accessed here https://memorial-day-lakecountyil.hub.arcgis.com/