Army veteran Ralph Nabicht and daughter Hannah greet a group marching down Illinois Avenue Sunday during Veterans Day observances in Aurora. Mary Beth Nolan~For Sun-Times Media
Cadet Corp. Christian Harris steadies the Army flag from strong winds during Veterans Day ceremones Sunday on Veterans Island in Aurora. He is a member of Flanigan Rifles drill team at Marmion Academy. Mary Beth Nolan~For Sun-Times Media
Brownie troop4329 members Cloe Solms, from left, Layla Smith, Jazareen Rodriguez and Grace Platt lead the Pledge of Allegiance in Veterans Day observances Sunday. Mary Beth Nolan~For Sun-Times Media
Richard Marrello, commandant of Fox Valley Marines leads Veterans Day observances Sunday on Veterans Island in Aurora. Mary Beth Nolan~For Sun-Times Media
With blustery winds and a rough river current in plain view, Aurora came together Sunday to honor the heroism of the men and women of the armed forces. “It always seems quite fitting to me that this day comes in deep autumn when the colors …
