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Yahoo
27-04-2025
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Danville man honored for Workers Memorial Day
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — A Danville man who was murdered more than five decades ago was recognized for his service over the weekend. In 1970, Dale Cooper was shot to death while working at the city's VA hospital. On Thursday, his name was carved into the Workers Memorial near East Williams Street. Danville students making designs for 9th annual Balloons Over Vermilion festival Then on Saturday, people gathered for Workers Memorial Day to honor his commitment to service – and remember what he stood for when he was alive. 'With this memorial and to have his name inscribed on it now, means a lot. I drive by here several times a week, and just to know his name is here… It's not something he necessarily with would have wanted. He's very humble. He was, he believed in serving others. But I think for my family, it means a lot,' Dale's son Jeff Cooper said. The ceremony also had an opening prayer and speech for Cooper. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Former Clinton Police Chief honored with tree at Arbor Day event
CLINTON, Ill. (WCIA) — The Clinton Tree Commission honored former Police Chief Michael Reidy with a memorial tree during an Arbor Day observation on Saturday. Danville students making designs for 9th annual Balloons Over Vermilion festival A Greenspire Linden tree has been planted at the Clinton Arboretum located at East Jefferson and Taylor Streets. The ceremony began at 10 a.m. Reidy was the Police Chief in Clinton from 1993 to 2013. He passed away in April 2024 in Springfield, where lived after his retirement. 'Mike Reidy and his family were members of our community for many years. He served the department with honor and integrity,' said Tree Commission Chairman Jon Baker. 'We are pleased to plant a tree in his honor as a symbol of our lasting gratitude for his service to Clinton.' Clinton and other communities celebrate Arbor Day, which was officially April 18, by planting trees and encouraging youth to learn about the importance of trees. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
