Saturday started out at the Lions pancake breakfast at the Stearman’s hangar at the Galesburg airport. A large crowd and a number of Stearman aircraft and others. During the afternoon I congratulated Jeff Kirwan for his many years service as IAA Director for District 3. Jeff did a great job representing his district members serving in his Director capacity.
In the evening I attended the 2nd Battalion, 123rd Field Artillery Regimental Ball. This is the Battalion I had the opportunity to Command. A great organization of dedicated men and women serving Illinois and our nation. Nita and Rick Cross were awarded the Molly Pitcher award, a prestigious recognition of their years service. Nita is SFC Wherly’s mother who was killed 3 Nov 05 while serving in Iraq with 2/123FA. It was nice getting caught up with the changes and missions. Thank you to LTC England, Command Sergeants Major Kwak and Unit members for your service.
There was a large turnout for the 33rd anniversary of the farmers recognition breakfast, which was courtesy of the Monmouth American Legion, G&M Distributors, Inc., M & E Catering, FS, Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau, and WRAM AM 1330.
Afterwards I participated in the 2025 FS AG Roundtable. An outstanding group of farm and business leaders participated. I always enjoy the opportunity to participate and I learn from the experts. Thank you to everyone who had a role in putting the events together.
Congratulations Norwood Presbyterian Church as you celebrate 170 years. It was a wonderful service of beautiful music and historical stories. A Congregation proud of their heritage!
