Sen. Brady gives reminder to honor veterans this weekend

Posted on November 8, 2017

Illinois Senate Minority Leader Bill Brady of Bloomington spoke at the Capitol Rotunda today, giving a reminder to honor the veterans who served our country this Saturday. (Photo courtesy Illinois National Guard)

By Howard Packowitz

BLOOMINGTON – Saturday is Veterans Day, but Governor Rauner and state lawmakers marked the occasion today because the General Assembly was in town for the fall veto session.

Bloomington’s Bill Brady, the Senate Minority Leader, was one of the speakers at a ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda.

“Abraham Lincoln once said ‘a nation that does not honor its heroes will not long endure’. That’s why it’s so important that this weekend, and every year, we honor the men and women who served our country,” said Brady.

In his remarks, Brady noted that children who were in pre-school when the September 11th attacks happened are now serving in the armed forces.

Howard Packowitz can be reached at [email protected].

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