While combing through old things at the sale, John Wright of DeKalb, local collector of historical military artifacts, found something he’d never encountered: a nearly completely filled out World War I Service Record. It details the life of Sgt. Albert Walter Leonhard.

At 105 years old, World War II veteran John “Jack” Connerton is proud to still be able to drive himself around DeKalb County. Born in Green Bay, Wisconsin in 1919, he said he remembers his time serving at a London base during the war.

Dezaraé Haley was bestowed with military honors for her service in Iraq and for risking her life to save a fellow serviceman. She now runs a local business in DeKalb.

Dezaraé Haley was bestowed with military honors for her service in Iraq and for risking her life to save a fellow serviceman. She now runs a local business in DeKalb.

Michael Embrey, U.S. Air Force, Vietnam War-era veteran, recently reflected on the power of "Thank you," during his trip from Chicago to Washington D.C. as part of the Chicago Honor Flight group.

With his video camera in hand, DeKalb resident Mike Tritle strives to shine a spotlight on veterans events in the community.

Michael Embrey, U.S. Air Force, Vietnam War-era veteran, recently reflected on the power of "Thank you," during his trip from Chicago to Washington D.C. as part of the Chicago Honor Flight group.

With his video camera in hand, DeKalb resident Mike Tritle strives to shine a spotlight on veterans events in the community.

Veterans of wars from two different centuries are buried in Elmwood Cemetery in Sycamore, and DeKalb County locals are trying to keep their legacies in living memory.