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American Legion Post 2 holds annual D-Day remembrance ceremony
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — American Legion Post 2 held its annual D-Day remembrance ceremony Friday, marking the 81 years since Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy, a turning point in World War II. The ceremony took place at 10 a.m. along the Peoria Riverfront next to the RiverPlex, where Legion members gathered to honor the bravery and sacrifice of those who took part in the largest amphibious invasion in history. On June 6, 1944, approximately 160,000 Allied troops landed along a 50-mile stretch of heavily fortified French coastline to confront Nazi Germany. The operation was supported by over 5,000 ships and 13,000 aircraft. By the end of the day, the Allies had established a critical foothold in continental Europe but at a steep cost. More than 4,700 Allied forces died that, about 2,000 of them being Americans. Gary Hall, the service officer for Post 2, delivered remarks during the ceremony, underscoring the importance of remembering those who served. 'These events right here — like for D-Day — we want people to never forget what a sacrifice, what payment was made in order to keep our freedom. All gave some and some gave all,' Hall said. Notably, no members of the public attended the ceremony this year. Hall expressed disappointment in the turnout but said he understands that many people had work obligations during the morning hours. The event was held at the Military Services Memorial Plaza, continuing a long-standing tradition by Post 2 to honor those who served and to remind future generations of the cost of freedom. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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04-04-2025
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Kentucky State Police Cover the Cruiser returns statewide
HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) – Kentucky State Police's Cover the Cruiser event will make its return across the commonwealth later this month to support Special Olympics Kentucky. According to Special Olympics' website, Troopers across the commonwealth will be parked at various businesses to cover their cruisers in Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics icons. Organizers state one could visit at any location to receive an icon to personalize and tape to a KSP cruiser. All proceeds will go to provide Special Olympics Kentucky sports, health and school community building programs throughout Kentucky. One will also be able to give on site via Venmo in addition to cash. The event is scheduled to start on April 21 with Post 2 and Post 16 slated to be featured on April 24. According to its schedule, Post 2 will be at the Central City Casey's at 645 S. 2nd Street from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Post 16 will be at Audubon Federal Credit Union at 1429 Breckenridge Street from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Click here for the full schedule and locations. Organizers state the event is in its sixth year and has raised more than $67,000 in its first four years, including over $10,800 a year ago. For more information, one call Development Director James Lawrence at 502-695-8222 or email at jlawrence@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
