Republishing this 2008 article in honor of all Veterans. A Wonder Lake man who went through hell as a World War II Navy Corpsman in the Pacific has returned to his Maker. I met Sully Sullivan at my father-in-law’s kitchen … Continue reading
Category Archives: Japan
Some images I have collected concerning Veterans: And, if you would like to see want World War II was like in the Pacific theater, I invite you to see the photos Wonder Lake’s Sully Sullivan brought … Continue reading
Yesterday’s story on World War II Veterans in the war against Japan, prompted an email on a McHenry County attorney named James Overton Brooks. Here’s the information: One of the Naval officers on the Missouri for the surrender was James … Continue reading
Pharmacists Mate Sully Sullivan of Wonder Lake shared the Pacific Campaign photos his doctor took during World War II. Below this weekend’s comment from a daughter of another Pharmacist’s Mate, Kim Yeager Cutcliffe, I shall publish them again. My father Winham … Continue reading
McHenry County State’s Attorney Lou Bianchi has filed suit in Federal Court against “John Doe” for defamation and false light. Bianchi seeks to learn the identity of frequent McHenry County Blog commenter “Fukoku Kyohei.” “Fukoku” has been a prolific commenter, … Continue reading
When I was running for McHenry County Treasurer in 1966 and State Rep. in the 1070’s, Woodstock had a VJ Day Parade. The VJ stood for Victory in Japan. I don’t know what year the parade ended, but at least … Continue reading
Some images I have collected concerning Veterans: And, if you would like to see want World War II was like in the Pacific theater, I invite you to see the photos Wonder Lake’s Sully Sullivan brought back from some of … Continue reading
A Wonder Lake man who went through hell as a World War II Navy Corpsman in the Pacific has returned to his Maker. I met Sully Sullivan at my father-in-law’s kitchen as the two had one of their frequent discussions … Continue reading
A press release from Congressman Don Manzullo: Rep. Manzullo to Hold Hearing Tuesday to Explore Japan’s Recovery from Tragic Earthquake/Tsunami Japanese Ambassador Ichiro Fujisaki to speak at Asia-Pacific subcommittee hearing (WASHINGTON) Congressman Don Manzullo (R-IL), Chairman of the House Foreign … Continue reading
Manzullo to Hold Asia-Pacific Subcom Hearing Thursday Exploring Chinese Abuses Against American Companies Subcommittee will also consider resolutions supporting NZ, Japan Quake Victims (WASHINGTON) House Foreign Affairs Asia & the Pacific Subcommittee Chairman Don Manzullo (R-IL) will hold a hearing … Continue reading
The following press release has been received from 16th District Congressman Don Manzullo: Manzullo to Host Ambassadors from Japan and Thailand in McHenry County on Monday [MARENGO] Congressman Don Manzullo (R-Egan) will welcome Ichiro Fujisaki, Japanese Ambassador to the U.S, … Continue reading
The McHenry County Youth Sports Association is spreading farther across the world. Jack Sebesta tells me the “Summer International Championships have 17 international teams coming in from Japan, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Canada, Brazil, Sri Lanka, New Zealand and … Continue reading