Tomorrow will mark the 11th anniversary of the death of John Tripp. I remember being totally overwhelmed with numbness and asking "My God, how could this be?" He was only 58 years old.
The Quincy Exchange Club honored the areas First Responders, Law Officers, EMS workers and Citizens with their annual awards luncheon at the Elks Lodge.
Last Friday, I had the opportunity to wear the big red suit and be Santa's impostor for some 70 kids. They were there to see Santa and also enjoy a wonderful meal provided by the Exchange Club of Quincy for the Foster Kids and their families.
Veteran's Day is a day to reflect on all the sacrifices our Veterans have made, including the ultimate one, to preserve our freedoms in our great country.
As you drove around in Quincy on the Fourth of July you may have noticed that several homes had an American Flag in their yard that day. That flag was placed there as part of the Quincy Exchange Club's Flags of Honor program.
I had the opportunity to learn for the first time what the Western Illinois Dream Factory is all about thanks to Karla Hildebrand who spoke to the Exchange Club Friday afternoon. Apparently, retired NFL Quarterback Kurt Warner already knew.