Commemoration and Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs honors Peoria business with the Illinois Veterans’ Business Appreciation Award

The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs will host a “Welcome Home” celebration for all Vietnam Veterans today (Thursday 3/29). There’s a 10 am event...open to the public... in the Student Union at at the Universityf of Illinois at Springfield.

The celebration is to thank and honor veterans of the Vietnam War, including personnel who were held as prisoners of war, or listed as missing in action, for their service and sacrifice on behalf of the United States, and to thank and honor the families of these veterans.

Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs will also present Mr. Tim Garrison owner of River City Roofing, Peoria, Illinois, with the Illinois Veterans’ Business Appreciation Award. It recognizes Garrison’s contribution to his community. The company assisted a disabled veteran by tearing off an old roof and putting on a brand-new roof on his house and garage at No Charge.

With this quarterly award, Mr. Garrison will be considered for Illinois Veterans’ Business of the Year, awarded during the Illinois State Fair.

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