On Saturday, May 23, 2026, the City of Chicago celebrated Memorial Day with a commemorative ceremony followed by a parade. Here are my thoughts about and images from the event.
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Veterans Taking a Stand
Chicago-area veterans held a rally at Chicago’s Vietnam War Memorial along the Chicago Riverwalk to commemorate Veterans Day 2025. Given all the chaos created by Donald J. Trump, several speakers went far afield in their remarks, thereby overshadowing the stated theme—opposition to all war. Here are my thoughts about and images from the rally