Letter to the Editor: Submitted by Becky Engelhardt

To the Editor:

My husband, Roger, and I went to a celebration of Veterans Saturday, September 13 at AJ’s Steakhouse in Waukon. We attended to claim plaques for our sons who are veterans and couldn’t be in attendance.  Roger, as a Marine, received his about a year ago.

This celebration is the brainchild of Jerry Halverson, who emceed the event and has been instrumental in finding Veterans all over the Midwest to honor them. What an impressive time it was, seeing Veterans of all ages receiving an honor bestowed on them for their service to our great country.

Attendees were able to purchase food and beverages as well as participate in an auction, the proceeds of which went to Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon.

If you are a Veteran or know of one who hasn’t been specifically honored, please contact Jerry Halverson in Waukon at 563-568-5275. Jerry is planning another event Saturday, November 8.

Becky Engelhardt
Postville