Chicago to host 9th annual Salute to LGBT Veterans

Next week will see a salute to LGBT veterans by the city of Chicago. Another of many reasons to love the Windy City. From the Windy City Times: The Chicago Commission on Human Relations will host the City of Chicago’s ninth annual Salute to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Veterans, 12-1 p.m. Tuesday, July 26, at Richard J. Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington Street. This is the nation’s only municipally sponsored Salute to LGBT Veterans, and it is meant to pay tribute to their honorable service. Veterans John Graziani, Veronica Hernandez, Marquell Smith and Willa J. Taylor will be featured speakers, and Chicago vocalist Alexandra St. James will perform the national anthem. The program will include a presentation of colors, a mayoral proclamation and a wreath-laying ceremony.]]>