Lt. Governor Pat Quinn, just days before Thanksgiving, to present 18 “Homefront Hero Awards”

"As the holidays approach and our servicemembers are stationed far from home, it is so important that we let them know they are always in our thoughts." - Lt. Governor Pat Quinn

CHICAGO - November 23, 2008.  Lt. Governor Pat Quinn, just days before Thanksgiving, presented "Homefront Hero Awards" to 18 groups and individuals for boosting the morale of our troops far from home during the holidays.

Lt. Governor Quinn joins with host family of fallen hero Marine PFC Dawid Pietrek to salute his service to our country

CHICAGO - November 17, 2008.  Lt. Governor Quinn joined with the host family of a Polish native and fallen servicemember Marine Private First Class Dawid Pietrek to honor and salute his service and dedication to our country, just hours before departing for Poland to present his mother with her son's Purple Heart.

Lt. Governor Quinn urges everyone to help reunite wounded heroes with their families by donating unused airline miles

CHICAGO - November 14, 2008. Lt. Governor Quinn urged everyone to remember our wounded heroes this holiday season by donating their unused frequent flier miles to Operation Hero Miles. Quinn also saluted all those who contributed Thanksgiving messages of gratitude for our troops overseas.

Lt. Governor Quinn to rededicate billboard in honor of Army Sgt. Steven P. Mennemeyer

PONTOON BEACH - November 12, 2008. Lt. Governor Quinn rededicated a billboard in honor of fallen soldier from Granite City and recognize other fallen soldiers from across Illinois with white crosses around the billboard.

Lt. Governor Quinn encourages citizens to support Illinois veterans by purchasing the Veterans Cash lottery ticket

HERRIN - November 12, 2008.  Lt. Governor Quinn encouraged Illinois citizens to support our state's military heroes by purchasing the Veterans Cash instant scratch-off lottery ticket.

Lt. Governor Quinn commemorates Veterans Day

CHICAGO - November 11, 2008.  Lt. Governor Pat Quinn commemorated Veterans Day and the opening of the "Winds and Words of War" poster exhibit at the Harold Washington Library.

Lt. Governor Quinn salutes veterans during Downers Grove North High School's annual program

CHICAGO - November 10, 2008. Lt. Governor Pat Quinn gave the keynote address to more than 2,500 veterans, students, teachers and community members during Downers Grove North High School's 5th annual "Honoring All Who Have Served" veterans recognition program.

Lt. Governor Quinn celebrates Marine Corps 233rd Birthday on the eve of Veterans Day

CHICAGO - November 10, 2008.  On the Marine Corps 233rd Birthday, Lt. Governor Quinn declares this week to be Marine Week in Illinois.