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Springfield honors veterans with parade; Camp Butler Nat. Cemetery director named grand marshal
By Greg Ramirez
Central Illinois veteran fights to save a 'dwindling tradition': the final salute
Samantha Lee
Samantha Lee
Reporter · Bloomington, IL
Samantha is a dedicated community journalist with a Master’s degree in Journalism from Columbia College Chicago. Having previously reported for the Chicago Tribune's local news section, she brings a wealth of experience in covering community events and issues that matter to Bloomington residents.
More from Samantha →Reporter · Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 10:41 PM · 1 min read
ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- Taps and the 21-gun salute are sounds that military families know all too well. They're played when it's time to honor the ones who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. However, it's a tradition that is becoming hard to uphold. That's why Operation Honor Guard exists. "I lost a buddy shortly [...]
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