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'That full military tradition that we used to have is now being lost': Veteran's Day campaign reviving Central IL honor guards

Fiona Clarke
Fiona Clarke
Fiona Clarke
Reporter · Normal, IL

Fiona holds a degree in Business Administration from Loyola University Chicago and has spent over 5 years reporting on local business developments for various online platforms. Her background in business gives her unique insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by local entrepreneurs.

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Reporter · Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 6:10 PM · 1 min read
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'That full military tradition that we used to have is now being lost': Veteran's Day campaign reviving Central IL honor guards — Peoria Business news

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- Operation Honor Guard, a nonprofit supporting veterans, is calling on Central Illinois businesses to support their mission. The organization raises money to provide military funeral services for those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. During those ceremonies, the American flag is folded 13 times. So, Operation Honor Guard is asking retail businesses [...]

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