It seem to me that on Memorial Day, we should honor the veterans of Tazewell County who served their country well. My family has been in Tazewell County since 1840. Most of them are buried in Lakeside Cemetery. Henry SHOBER, War of 1812, Blackhawk War John GOODHEART, Blackhawk war, and Civil War, IL 2cnd Cavalry, killed at MerryweatherÂ’s Ferry in 1862 William SCHEFFLER,, Civil War, 132cnd NY Infantry, Co I, immigrated from Germany between 1859 and 1861, and joined the army in 1862 as soon as he could. I have too many WWII uncles and cousins to mention, as well as those who are still living, from Korea and Viet Nam. They were ordinary men, who fought and risked their lives for us. Thanks to them all. Ellen Rowan Taylor