SPRINGFIELD – With Veterans Day fast approaching on Nov. 11, State Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) is asking local residents to honor family members or friends who are veterans, as part of a memorial display in the Illinois State Capitol.

Please email submissions to veteransday@sgop.ilga.gov by Nov. 8, to be included in the Veterans Day Display at the Illinois State Capitol. Submissions can also be mailed to Veterans Day Wall, 110 D Statehouse, Springfield, IL 62706. For questions, please call (217) 782-1154.

The Illinois Senate Republican Caucus is once again hosting their annual Veterans Day Wall of Honor display at the Statehouse, from Nov. 11 to Nov. 25. The memorial will feature a large electronic display of veterans and their stories, along with a wall where visitors can write notes of thanks to those who served.

“We are seeking the stories of veterans to showcase at the State Capitol as a tribute to their legacies and their sacrifices,” Sen. Tracy said. “We are honoring the brave men and women who served our nation.”

Sen. Tracy is encouraging friends and families to submit a photo and written story (max: 250 words) along 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.