From McHenry County:
McHenry County Pays Tribute to Veterans Through Operation Green Light
WOODSTOCK, Ill. – McHenry County will once again join local governments nationwide in observing Operation Green Light to show support for America’s veterans and raise awareness of the resources available to them.
Operation Green Light will be observed in McHenry County starting Tuesday, Nov. 4, and ending with the Veterans Day holiday on Nov. 11.
The nationwide observance honors the service and sacrifice of the men and women who served our country in the Armed Forces through the shining of green lights at county government buildings – and
symbolically bringing attention to the benefits our veterans earned, and how they can access them.
Green lights will shine at the entrance to the County Administration Building, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock, where the office of the McHenry County Veterans Assistance Commission is located.
“Veterans Day is a time to honor the brave men and women who sacrificed to serve in our Armed Forces – and we owe it to them to make sure they are aware of the many benefits they can receive for their selfless and honorable service,” County Board Chairman Mike Buehler, R-Crystal Lake, said.
“Our green lights will be shining bright to let McHenry County’s veterans know that our Veterans Assistance Commission is standing by to help them.”
The VAC provides many services to veterans and their eligible survivors, including financial assistance, processing and advocating for Veterans Administration claims, transportation to the Lovell veterans’ health care center in North Chicago, and assistance for those caring for a veteran and/or a veteran’s spouse.
Veterans and their dependents and caregivers can learn more about the VAC by visiting their website, by contacting the office at 815-334-4229, or by emailing veterans@mchenrycountyil.gov.
On Veterans Day, McHenry County is again partnering with local veterans’ groups to hold a ceremony honoring our men and women in uniform.
The ceremony starts at 11 a.m. in front of the County Administration Building, and will honor Peter Uthaman, who is considered to be the first McHenry County veteran to die in World War I.
The County Board passed a resolution at its Oct. 21 meeting to support Operation Green Light, and to encourage residents to do the same.
