Annual remembrance ceremony for fallen Illinois National Guard Soldiers, Airman

SPRINGFIELD, IL (05/11/2016)(readMedia)-- The 7th Annual Illinois National Guard Remembrance Ceremony will be held Saturday May 14, at 2 p.m. at the Illinois State Military Museum.
WHO: Illinois National Guard

Illinois State Military Museum

WHAT: The 7th Annual Illinois National Guard Remembrance Ceremony to honor the 33 Soldiers and one Airman who gave their lives during Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom.
WHEN: Saturday May 14, 2016 at 02:00PM Central Time (US & Canada)
WHERE: Illinois State Military Museum
1301 N. MacArthur Blvd.
Springfield, Illinois 62702
NOTES: Event is free and open to the public.

New and updated plaques were installed to symbolize the end of named Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom.

Media personnel attending the event should arrive 20 minutes early. If you plan to attend the event, or have any questions, please contact the Illinois National Guard Public Affairs Office at ng.il.ilarng.list.staff-pao@mail.mil or 217-761-3569.