Field of Honor commemorates service in Carpentersville

Ryan Weyrich 8 Cub Scout Pack 36 prepares before 2012 “Field Honor” parade Carpentersville Ill. Sunday September 9 2012.

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Ryan Weyrich, 8, of Cub Scout Pack 36, prepares before the 2012 “Field of Honor” parade in Carpentersville, Ill., on Sunday, September 9, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media |

Nathan Chapman center 8 Jakob Chapman right 10 Cub Scout Pack 36 prepare before 2012 “Field Honor” parade Carpentersville Ill.

Nathan Chapman, center, 8, and Jakob Chapman, right, 10, of Cub Scout Pack 36, prepare before the 2012 “Field of Honor” parade in Carpentersville, Ill., on Sunday, September 9, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media |

Participants carrying flags pass OtEngineering building during 2012 “Field Honor” parade Carpentersville Ill. Sunday September 9 2012.

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Participants carrying flags pass the Otto Engineering building during the 2012 “Field of Honor” parade in Carpentersville, Ill., on Sunday, September 9, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media |

The Algonquin-Lake Hills Fire ProtectiDistrict Honor Guard during 2012 “Field Honor” parade Carpentersville Ill. Sunday September 9 2012.

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The Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire Protection District Honor Guard during the 2012 “Field of Honor” parade in Carpentersville, Ill., on Sunday, September 9, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media |

Kieran Krotser two half years old tours flags during 2012 “Field Honor” Carpenter Park Carpentersville Ill. Sunday September 9 2012.

Kieran Krotser, two and a half years old, tours the flags during the 2012 “Field of Honor” at Carpenter Park in Carpentersville, Ill., on Sunday, September 9, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media |

An East Dundee fire engine during 2012 “Field Honor” parade Carpentersville Ill. Sunday September 9 2012.

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An East Dundee fire engine during the 2012 “Field of Honor” parade in Carpentersville, Ill., on Sunday, September 9, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media |

MadisPawelko 27-months-old Carpentersville Ill. waves flag during 2012 “Field Honor” parade Carpentersville Ill. Sunday September 9 2012.

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Madison Pawelko, 27-months-old, of Carpentersville, Ill., waves a flag during the 2012 “Field of Honor” parade in Carpentersville, Ill., on Sunday, September 9, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media |

RolChidley Sleepy Hollow Ill. reads informaticards flags during 2012 “Field Honor” Carpenter Park Carpentersville Ill. Sunday September 9 2012.

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Roland Chidley, of Sleepy Hollow, Ill., reads information cards on the flags during the 2012 “Field of Honor” at Carpenter Park in Carpentersville, Ill., on Sunday, September 9, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media |

The Dundee-Crown High School marching bperforms during 2012 “Field Honor” parade Carpentersville Ill. Sunday September 9 2012.

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The Dundee-Crown High School marching band performs during the 2012 “Field of Honor” parade in Carpentersville, Ill., on Sunday, September 9, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media |

A vintage Elgfire engine passes down MaSt. during 2012 “Field Honor” parade Carpentersville Ill. Sunday September 9 2012.

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A vintage Elgin fire engine passes down Main St. during the 2012 “Field of Honor” parade in Carpentersville, Ill., on Sunday, September 9, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media |

CARPENTERSVILLE —People gathered at Carpenter Park this past weekend in order to honor the memories of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. The memorial service has been held at the park for the past three years. According to Gilberts volunteer Harry Mierisch, … Read More