>From another List. I would imagine it pertains to other states as well as Illinois. ======= Colonel Friedrich Hecker Camp #443 Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Proudly presents: "Burials and Memorials, with emphasis on Government Headstones" by Mike P. McGovern Service Officer, Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs The presentation is FREE and the PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND Wednesday Evening at 7:30 P.M. February 7, 2007 Meeting Room at Southwestern Illinois College's Programs and Services for Older Persons 201 North Church Belleville, Illinois Have a Civil War ancestor whose burial site is without a headstone or has a Government Headstone that is missing, damaged or worn? Mr. McGovern will lead us through the process to honor your ancestor with a free, new Government Headstone. Some of the items to be covered are documentation needed, style of headstone, inscription, timeline, and Illinois benefits. In addition Mr. McGovern will discuss additional memorials available and answer some questions concerning VA benefits. If you have a loved one who served in the military or you are planning for yourself, you need to come to this presentation to know how to obtain a Government Headstone. For Program and Membership Information call Dennis A. Hermann 618-235-5720 Colonel Friedrich Hecker Camp #443 Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War proudly presents: "Burials and Memorials, with emphasis on Government Headstones" by Mike P. McGovern Service Officer, Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs The presentation is FREE and the PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND Wednesday Evening at 7:30 P.M. February 7, 2007 Meeting Room at Southwestern Illinois College's Programs and Services for Older Persons 201 North Church Belleville, Illinois Have a Civil War ancestor whose burial site is without a headstone or has a Government Headstone that is missing, damaged or worn? Mr. McGovern will lead us through the process to honor your ancestor with a free, new Government Headstone. Some of the items to be covered are documentation needed, style of headstone, inscription, timeline, and Illinois benefits. In addition Mr. McGovern will discuss additional memorials available and answer some questions concerning VA benefits. If you have a loved one who served in the military or you are planning for yourself, you need to come to this presentation to know how to obtain a Government Headstone. For Program and Membership Information call Dennis A. Hermann 618-235-5720