THIS IS A SURPRISE FOR Marine LCpl. Miguel Moreno
Escort Route Map
 
 
Marine Lcpl. Miguel Moreno

On Saturday, June 26th, Marine Lcpl. Miguel Moreno returned home for leave from two deployments in Afghanistan. His remaining tour will be stateside. Several communities, in cooperation with God Bless The Troops participated in a SURPRISE welcome home for this brave Marine.

We escorted Marine Moreno down Mannheim Road where he was greeted by passing motorists, blowing their horns, smiling, waving. Some even saluted.

Once we were in Leyden Township - the first of many moving tributes were the two ladder trucks, one from Northlake and the other from Leyden Township extending over Mannheim Road with a flag draped down.

If that wasn't moving enough, there were two firemen standing atop the ladders, while other firemen, and some citizens stood nearby taking pictures.
 
 

We'd love for you to be involved!
Calling all community members!!
We need you to assemble for our citizens flag line
and then come on out to the rally!!

Click here for information.
 
Saturday, June 26, 2010
 
TIME(S):
 
11:15 a.m.

Escort Staging at Mannheim exit ramp and Lawrence/Mannheim

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11:30 a.m. - CITIZEN FLAGLINES - Begin Assembling

Citizens assemble along Fullerton Avenue
1. Just west Mannheim to Wolf Road
2. Fullerton and Wolf Road to West Leyden Field House

Bring a flag from home -- or flags will be passed out. Donations appreciated.

(Click HERE for detailed info)

12:00 p.m. - SOLDIER TO ARRIVE AT AIRPORT
1:00 p.m. (Estimated arrival time)

Rally at West Leyden Field House
 
RALLY LOCATION:

Rally to be held at West Leyden High School Field House
1000 Wolf Road, Northlake, IL 60164

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TRAVEL NOTE: For those travelling from outside of the local area, there is construction on I-290 West and I-290 East (from Thorndale Avenue to Downtown). You may want to choose an alternate route.



Please note: This is not a Leyden High School-sponsored event.
They have only assisted God Bless The Troops in providing a location for the Rally.
Sincerest thanks Leyden 212!

 

 

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