Thank You, Veterans

DeKalb resident and U.S. Army veteran Daniel “Doc” Habeel knows all too well about mental health problems and how the struggle with them can be all-consuming. He's turned those trials into triumphs for others.

After two decades of service in the U.S. Army, leading a laid-back civilian life isn’t really Sycamore resident Laurie Emmer’s style. She’s been spending her days, instead, breaking glass ceilings as the first woman to command the Illinois VFW.

Jim Kush said he’s not a musician. He can’t read music. But three or four times a year, he sings the national anthem at Genoa-Kingston sporting events. That, he said, is how much he loves his country.

DeKalb residents Mike and Karen Giuliano not only served their country willing to make the ultimate sacrifice, but they also found love along the way. Since retiring from the Air Force, they've found ways to continue putting service before self.