Politics & Government
Funeral for Fallen Homer Glen Soldier Will Pass By New Lenox
Mayor Baldermann anticipates community members to turn out and show support for Pfc. Michael Olivieri, who was killed in Iraq.
When the funeral procession for Pfc. Michael Olivieri, the fallen soldier from Homer Glen, passes by New Lenox on Thursday, Mayor Tim Baldermann anticipates a strong turnout from residents wishing to pay their respects.
"We want to send our sympathies," he said Monday during the Village Board meeting. "This is an incredible town that's extremely patriotic."
Olivieri, 26, died June 6 in Baghdad after enemies attacked his unit with indirect fire, according to militarytimes.com. His funeral procession leaves Modell Funeral Home, 12641 W. 143rd St. in Homer Glen, at 10:30 a.m. Thursday.
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As the procession makes its way to the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, it will come down Gougar Road on the west end of New Lenox, all the way south to Laraway Road.
Baldermann suggested that residents line the streets with American flags to show their support. Residents can bring their own flag or pick up a flag at the Homer Glen village offices until 4:30 p.m. today.
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