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Kankakee, IL Veterans Day Event to Honor Local Military Heroes, Open to Public Nov. 10
Kankakee, IL – Kankakee Community College will honor local military veterans with a public reception and recognition ceremony Tuesday, Nov. 10, featuring a Vietnam era U.S. Air Force veteran as the gu
By Owen Prescott · 2026-10-29T09:48:37.032Z
Kankakee, IL – Kankakee Community College will honor local military veterans with a public reception and recognition ceremony Tuesday, Nov. 10, featuring a Vietnam era U.S. Air Force veteran as the guest speaker.
According to Kankakee Community College, the Veterans Day observance will begin with a reception from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Cavalier Room, located on the first floor near the College Center.
A recognition ceremony will follow at 1 p.m. in the KCC Auditorium, Room L110. The public is invited to attend both events.
Vietnam Veteran to Share His Story
Dan Horton, a U.S. Air Force veteran who served from May 1973 through May 1977, will deliver the featured remarks.
During his military service, Horton worked as a law enforcement specialist, narcotics detector dog handler and K 9 squad leader.
His military working dogs included Bullet, Duke and Fury.
Horton received several military honors, including the National Defense Medal, Air Force Good Conduct Medal and Air Force Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster.
KCC officials said Horton also recently participated in an Honor Flight Chicago trip.
Community Invited to Honor Veterans
The ceremony will include the posting of colors by Marine Corps League Detachment 1253.
"This year, we are honored to welcome Dan Horton as our guest speaker," said Kendra Souligne, KCC director of financial aid and student engagement.
KCC also supports student veterans through its Veterans Association, which welcomes students, staff, military community members and supporters.
The association is affiliated with Student Veterans of America and the SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society.
The event will take place at Kankakee Community College, 100 College Drive, Kankakee.
For additional information, residents can contact Souligne at 815 802 8556 or ksouligne@kcc.edu .