By Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
For the second year, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will pay tribute to all military personnel representing all service branches from every war period in the 20th and 21st centuries. Activities will be held on campus Nov. 4-6.
The three days of activities planned for Monday-Wednesday next week will pay homage to all brothers- and sisters-in-arms from the past and in the present. The SIUE and surrounding communities are invited to take part in the tribute.
Veterans will share their experiences as members of the U.S. military forces. Individuals contributed artifacts, pictures and special items they collected to help educate attendees about the human side of war.
All activities are located on campus, in the Morris University Center, 2nd floor, in the Art Gallery and International Room for educational sessions. The Illinois Patriot Guard Fallen Heroes Traveling Memorial Wall will be in the Art Gallery for the duration of this event. A Full Schedule of Events can be found online.
Throughout the three-day period, the Mission of Moms and Fisher House Foundation will be on site accepting donations, including personal hygiene items, AA and AAA batteries, insect repellant wipes, white and black socks and more. With questions regarding Mission of Moms, or to inquire about donating large items, call 618-593-8322 or 618-345-7477 and ask for Marcia. All donations will be sent overseas to Iraq and Afghanistan for troops.
All events are being sponsored by SIUE ROTC, Peace and International Studies, the Department of Political Science, the Office of Educational Outreach and the SIUE Office of Veterans Coordination.
