Galesburg Reporter

In an Oct. 27 Facebook post, Sen. Jil Tracy asked constituents to share the stories and photos of family members who served in the military for a display that will stay in the State Capitol.

Submissions for the "All Who Served" display should be emailed to veteransday@sgop.ilga.gov by Nov. 10 to be included in the “Honoring All Who Served” Veterans Day Display at the State Capitol. Submissions will be accepted through Nov. 28, and the display will be updated daily to include new entries. Submissions can also be mailed to Veterans Day Wall, 108 Statehouse, Springfield, IL 62706. For questions, please call (217) 782-0956.

"To pay tribute to veterans and honor their legacies and sacrifices, State Senator Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) is asking constituents to submit photos and stories of their loved ones who served our nation for display on the first floor of the State Capitol," Tracy's Facebook page said. "The “Honoring All Who Served” Veterans Day Display is scheduled to run from Nov. 10 through Nov. 28 as part of a tribute to the brave men and women who served our nation."

Tracy's Facebook page also compared the event to the Veteran's Day Wall of Honor. 

"The Veteran's Day Wall of Honor at the statehouse has a simple yet powerful display that honors all who served our country," Tracy's Facebook page said. "The Illinois Senate Republican Caucus is once again hosting this display in the Capitol Rotunda. We would love your participation to pay tribute to your loved one. The Senate Republican Caucus is encouraging anyone across the state to submit a photograph and a brief written story of any veteran to be displayed in the Illinois State capital from November 10th through November 28th it's a perfect opportunity to tell the amazing stories of our heroes to those who visit our state capital."

Families are asked to submit a photo and written story (max: 250 words) with the following information: name, military branch (Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, National Guard, Navy) and conflict served (Afghanistan, Iraq, September 11, Gulf War, Vietnam, Korea, WWII, WWI, Peacetime, other). Military photos are preferred but not necessary.