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Veterans Dinner to Honor Service Members in Rockford, ILRockford, IL — For over 80 years, the Veterans Dinner in Rockford has brought together Veterans and the community to honor those who have served. What began as a celebration of the Armistice of World War I has evolved into an annual event recognizing Veterans from all eras and fostering connections between the public, private sectors, and those who served.
This year’s Veterans Dinner will be held on November 7, 2026, at Embassy Suites, Door open at 4:30 with a social hour and cocktails at 5:00 PM, followed by the posting of Colors at 5:45 PM. Attendees will enjoy a Complete Turkey dinner including Turkey, Dressing, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy and Green Beans. Or a Vegetarian Entrée. and Dessert, Coffee, Tea and Water.
“The Veterans Dinner is a time-honored tradition that reminds us of the sacrifices made by our servicemen and women. This event provides an opportunity for the community to come together in a spirit of gratitude and respect,” said Scott Lewandowski, the event coordinator. “We are especially excited to welcome United States Army Veteran Dr John E. Thiel who served from 1967 to1971 with two tours in Vietnam specializing in chemical ordnance deployment. Attained rank of Staff Sergeant and served also as a drill sergeant, administrative sergeant, and operations sergeant.
During the program Dr Thiel will share his experiences during his service to our country. For this dinner he has compiled a collection of war stories from the time of his service and will be offering for sale signed copies of this collection titled
“I was There. Real War Stories from In-Country.”
Tickets are available for $500 per table of 8 or $65 per person. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Scott Lewandowski at Veterans Memorial Hall.
Event Details:
Date: November 7, 2026
Location: Embassy Suites,
416 S Main St, Rockford, IL 61101
Social Hour: 5:00 PM
Colors Posted: 5:45 PM
Tickets: $500 per table of 8 / $65 per person
For media inquiries, please contact:
Scott Lewandowski
815-969-1999
[email protected]
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Embassy Suites Rockford (Rockford, IL), 629 S Wyman St, Rockford, IL 61101, United States
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