Auditor: Memorial
Freedom Isn't Free
Hundreds of Peoria Area citizens gave their lives in
defense of freedom in World Wars I & II. We ask for your help in honoring
these citizens of Peoria County who paid the ultimate sacrifice. With your
help we will build a permanent memorial honoring their memories and
achievements that will add beauty and historical education for generations
to come.
The Peoria County Board has established a committee for the purpose
of planning and raising funds for the construction of a veteran's memorial. The
intent is to construct a proper memorial in honor of Peoria County's veterans of
World Wars I and II. Our goal is to raise $500,000, which will enable us to complete this project within
the next year.
This memorial - an everlasting tribute to the monumental efforts and sacrifices
of all Americans - will be constructed in the area of the Peoria County
Courthouse grounds at the corner of Adams and Hamilton Streets.
As such, the memorial will be across the street from the Caterpillar
World Headquarters Building.
The WW I & II cenotaph will honor the 20,000 who served from Peoria County
in the U.S. armed forces during World Wars I & II, the 500 who died, and
the thousands who supported the effort from home.
In order to complete our goal we're counting on area businesses, foundations,
local & state government, community organizations and private citizens to
generously support this project. We know that you believe, as we do, that
Peoria County should not forget the sacrifices or our World War veterans.
The Committee:
Honorable Robert H. Michel, Honorary Chairman
Edward Brog, Veteran's Assistance Commission
Dr. Peter Couri DDS, Peoria Historical Society
M. Ernie Crowl, Veteran's Assistance Commission
Honorable Patricia Hidden, Peoria County Board
Hal Fritz, USA Retired-CMOH
Thomas E. Maher, Illinois Department of Veterans'
Affairs
Tomas E. Martin, Director Peoria County Veterans
Assistance
Honorable Michael D. McCoy, Sheriff of Peoria County
Honorable Roger Monroe, Peoria County Board, Ret.
Maryann Morrison, Administrator Caterpillar
Foundation
Stephanie Sanders, Representative of Caterpillar
Honorable Steve Sonnemaker, Peoria County Auditor
Bruce Thiemann, Attorney at Law
Primary Contact Person:
Carol VanWinkle
Room G-02/Courthouse, 324 Main Street, Peoria,
Illinois 61602
Phone 309-672-6006 / Fax 309-677-6234