Marines

The community has been asked to line the streets in support as the body of Fallen Marine Corporal Nathan Carlson of Machesney Park returns home this Thursday.

I am always in awe of anyone who has spent time in the armed forces. I know I couldn't handle the things they see and endure while serving our country, not to mention the grueling training they go through when beginning service. Honestly, I don't think I could be away from my family for months and years at a time, and I have the utmost respect for the people that can...

Nov. 10, 1775, marks the beginning of the Marine Corps.