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2009 Heritage Fest

We hope to have another successful year at the Downers Grove Heritage Fest where we will be out in full force once again with more information on upcoming events, grant oppurtunites, and concessions.  This year we will be popping popcorn to sell in addition to water and pop.  Please stop by our booth in Downtown Downers Grove from Friday June 26th to Sunday June 28th.  We Hope to see you there!

 
Sgt. Tommy's Kids 3rd Annual Fishing Day

That's right kids...once again we are hosting a day dedicated to those who love to get outside and catch fish.  For the third year in a row we are inviting children and siblings of our country's heroes (military, police and fire) to join us for a fun filled day at Herrick Lake.  Be prepared for a great day outdoors with more fun, crafts, and plenty of fish to be caught this August.  To sign up please fill out the form on our Fishing Day Sign Up tab.  Hope to see you there!

 

    Sgt. Tommy's 2008 Fishing Day Press Release
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Sgt. Tommy’s Kids Announces Third Annual Fishing Day for Children

 Sgt. Tommy's Kids is excited to announce its third annual fishing day for the families of servicemen and servicewomen on Saturday, August 22nd from 10-2 at Herrick Lake in Wheaton, Ill.

Attending children will have the opportunity to learn about and practice fishing, participate in games and crafts, and enjoy a free lunch. Every child will also receive a rod and reel, in hopes that he or she will continue to enjoy the sport after the day is complete.

All children ages 3-15 with a family member currently or previously working in the military, police department or fire department are welcome to attend. Attendees must sign-up in advance, with applications available at www.sgttommyskids.org.

About Sgt. Tommy’s Kids

The Sgt. Thomas M. Gilbert Memorial Foundation exists to promote youth education and appreciation of the outdoors. The foundation, also known as Sgt. Tommy’s Kids, is a public not for profit foundation to preserve the memory of fallen Downers Grove Marine Thomas Gilbert.

Gilbert was a dedicated Marine, an avid outdoorsman and a role model to several young children in his life. Though he did not have any children of his own, Gilbert's family hopes that every child reached through this foundation will be proud to call themselves one of "Sgt. Tommy's Kids."