Rep. Judy Biggert visited the Levy Center last night to speak about local veteran's needs. It is a sore issue around Bolingbrook, as the local Veterans of War have been long neglected.
We would like to ask the local politicians... Why is it that we have been asking for a local Vet office in town for years, but "not - for - profits" like H20 get the free rent, advertising, and donations instead?
Veterans have long awaited a local chapter to host events at, offer services, and have what many local vets in other communities have. I mean, sure we have a wall, but the need to service our former service men have gone unanswered.
Last year I spoke with a gentleman who has been asking Roger Claar for a place in Bolingbrook and had been rejected for two straight years. He was willing to rent a place locally and pay out of his own pocket if that is what it took for the Vets to get some respect in Bolingbrook. He claimed, "most other local Vets have a place to go to, a hall to raise money from, and a place for help. Bolingbrook does not." Matter of fact, one of the most important thing that Vets do is to sponsor the local Boy Scouts. They have an office in most communities from which they sell flags and other items to help sponsor these scouts. In Bolingbrook, there are no options.
Do we take the step to appreciating our Vets or do we let them continue to wait?
Always thought the other half of the Hobby Lobby building would make a good VFW or American Legion Post. Only problem is that one of these would compete against the Rog-mahal, as it would be a more affordable hall to rent and have a wedding at.
ReplyDeleteYou know NOTHING about this issue!
ReplyDeleteWyh should the Village buy or build a building for our Veterans?
The VFW and or American Legion, have their own budgets and fundraising iniatives. I know for a fact, they are actively pursuing efforts to acquire a property or properties for a VFW Hall, American Legion Hall or a joint Hall that both will share.
In the meantime, both Veteran organizations have been utilizing space at the Levy Senior Center 251 Canterbury Lane Bolingbrook, IL 60440