Veteran Legacy Center

The idea came about when it was realized that Grundy County did not have a veterans specific museum or center. We wanted a place that the stories of the veterans are recorded.  Younger generations can learn of the challenges and joys of serving your country.  Older generations can reflect on the stories and in most cases relate similar stories to someone they know.  Sure, some stories are exaggerated.  Most are not.  You can learn a lot through those tales whereas there is often a measure of truth within.  It may not have been the teller that experienced it all but someone they knew.  Details may have been lost to fading memories of an honored patriot.  They are still great stories we can honor and learn.   Tell your story.

We publish our stories here as a series of entries.  You may find more in depth information for some of the entries within the other Legacy Center web pages. 

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