Happy Veterans Day! Post Photos of the Veterans in Your Life

Uncle. Sister. Grandfather. Neighbor. The odds are fairly high that one of those people--or somone else you know--has served in a branch of the United States military.

On Friday, Nov. 11, the country celebrates Veterans Day, and Patch wants to help readers honor the veterans in their lives by telling the community about those men and women who've served their country through the years.

Upload photos of family members and Chicago Heights friends who were part of the armed services and share a little bit about why you're proud of them.

Here's your chance to thank those veterans for their service and remind everyone in Chicago Heights how important they are to the country.

Veterans Day Events

City of Chicago Heights Veterans' Day Ceremony

When: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11

Where: Veterans' Mound, at the intersection of Lincoln Highway and Chicago Road, Chicago Heights

What: Chicago Heights City Council and members of the South Suburb’s local Veterans’ organizations will honor American veterans for serving our country. 

Annual Veteran's Day Celebration - "Proud to be American"

When: 12 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11

Where: , 20712 Western Ave., Olympia Fields

What: Community talent and speakers will be sharing and showing their support of veterans. Refreshments will be served.

Veterans' Day Spaghetti Dinner

When: 5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11

Where: , 2926 Commercial Ave, Chicago Heights

What: The Cheerleaders of Cornerstone Christian School are holding a spaghetti dinner fundraiser to benefit the student athletes.  The menu will include spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, dessert, and punch for $6.

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