Southern Illinoisans prove that our flag is still
Southern Illinoisans showcase patriotic spirit across communities highlighting individuals who support the country. Cambria resident Jennifer Gehman, SIU Carbondale caretaker Robert Reid, and Perry County's Joann Wisniewski are among locals praised for their dedication. Other residents, including Paul Chancey and John and Sabrina Gooden, embody enduring Southern Illinois patriotism.
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Carbondale
U.S.A
Cambria
Jennifer Gehman
Robert Reid
Southern Illinois University
Joann Wisniewski
Perry County
Paul Chancey
John
Sabrina Gooden
Southern Illinois
Homefront display towers over Carterville street
Carterville residents John and Sabrina Gooden raised a 4 by 8 flag on a 30 foot pole at California Street after moving in shortly after September 11. They dressed two streetlight poles with red white and blue buntings to show support for families of the fallen and for the troops.
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Carterville
California
John
Sabrina Gooden
Nick
Chelsea
Goodens
U.S
Sabrinas
Sabrina
John Gooden
Germany
Patriotism shines in Dubois Wisniewski family cross beacon
Joann Wisniewski lights up a 65 foot cross on a Dubois farm silo with red white and blue lights near U S 51. Her late husband started the cross 13 years ago as patriotic response after Sept 11. Nine grandsons serve in Navy National Guard and reserves while the family vows to keep the lights on forever to honor service members.
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Dubois
Joann Wisniewski
Ted
U.S. 51
du Quoin
Wisniewski
Mark
Navy
National Guard
Shannon
Cory
John
Justin
Joe
Keith
Nick
Joann
Flag honoring fallen father flies in Murphysboro
Bill Kilquist preserves a flag that draped his father Freeman Kilquist’s casket. The 1983 death of the Navy WWII veteran left a lasting mark. After September 11 Kilquist chose to fly the flag from his Murphysboro home to honor victims, believing his father would approve and be proud. Kilquist notes the flag’s wear is secondary to its message of unity and remembrance.
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Jackson County
Bill Kilquist
Murphysboro
Freeman
Freeman Kilquist
Kilquist
Dad
New York
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