Saturday, August 11, 2012

Zion Sailor Homecoming in North Chicago

The World War II Black Navy Veterans and the North Chicago Exchange Club hosts a homecoming for sailor Julian Vincent as he returns from a nine month stay on the USS Abraham Lincoln. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

Ron Harlow, of Zion, has been in the Patriotic Guard for two years, helps escort sailor Julian Vincent as he returns from a nine month stay on the USS Abraham Lincoln, at the World War II Memorial in North Chicago. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

The World War II Black Navy Veterans and the North Chicago Exchange Club hosts a homecoming for sailor Julian Vincent as he returns from a nine month stay on the USS Abraham Lincoln. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

The World War II Black Navy Veterans and the North Chicago Exchange Club hosts a homecoming for sailor Julian Vincent as he returns from a nine month stay on the USS Abraham Lincoln, with a special escort by the Patriotic Guard. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

The World War II Black Navy Veterans and the North Chicago Exchange Club hosts a homecoming for sailor Julian Vincent as he returns from a nine month stay on the USS Abraham Lincoln.  Waukegan Mayor Robert Sabonjian (left) with Ted Hudson and Ron Barron (right) of the Antioch VFW 4551. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

Frank Ostrowski, of Beach Park, has been in the Patriotic Guard for seven years, helps escort sailor Julian Vincent as he returns from a nine month stay on the USS Abraham Lincoln, at the World War II Memorial in North Chicago. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

Boy Scouts Malik Blossom, 12 of North Chicago (left) and Michael Paustian, 11 of Great Lakes, salute the American Flag while Phoebe Marcano, 11 of North Chicago sings the national anthem. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

The World War II Black Navy Veterans and the North Chicago Exchange Club hosts a homecoming for sailor Julian Vincent as he returns from a nine month stay on the USS Abraham Lincoln.  From left is Julian Vincent, his wife Roslyn, daughter Keemaya, and sister in law Sandra Martin. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

The World War II Black Navy Veterans and the North Chicago Exchange Club hosts a homecoming for sailor Julian Vincent as he returns from a nine month stay on the USS Abraham Lincoln.  Lee Dublop, President of the World War II Black Navy Veterans at Great Lakes (left) with Charles Wallace, Treasurer of the WWII Black Navy Vets.. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

The World War II Black Navy Veterans and the North Chicago Exchange Club hosts a homecoming for sailor Julian Vincent as he returns from a nine month stay on the USS Abraham Lincoln.  Ron Barrowof the Antioch VFW 4551 shaking hands with Julian Vincent. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

The World War II Black Navy Veterans and the North Chicago Exchange Club hosts a homecoming for sailor Julian Vincent as he returns from a nine month stay on the USS Abraham Lincoln. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

The World War II Black Navy Veterans and the North chicago Exchange Club hosts a homecoming for sailor Julian Vincent as he returns from a nine month stay on the USS Abraham Lincoln, with a special escort back home by the Patriotic Guard. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

The World War II Black Navy Veterans and the North chicago Exchange Club hosts a homecoming for sailor Julian Vincent as he returns from a nine month stay on the USS Abraham Lincoln, with a special escort back home by the Patriotic Guard. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

The World War II Black Navy Veterans and the North Chicago Exchange Club hosts a homecoming for sailor Julian Vincent as he returns from a nine month stay on the USS Abraham Lincoln.  Ted Hudson, of the Antioch VFW 4551, stands with Julian Vincent, sharing stories and such. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

The World War II Black Navy Veterans and the North Chicago Exchange Club hosts a homecoming for sailor Julian Vincent as he returns from a nine month stay on the USS Abraham Lincoln.  Julian Vincent sharing stories and laughs with Patriotic Guard member and Veteran, Frank Ostrowski, of Beach Park. | Mark Ukena~For Sun-Times Media

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