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I would be happy to meet with you and tell you why this project is so important to me and so many of the other veterans and their families, Mayor Curt Lang To learn more about Sycamore Veterans Grove, please contact Mayor Curt Lang.

Our Sponsors

We are deeply grateful for the generosity of our sponsors. Without their help, this project would not have come to fruition.

Make a Donation

The Sycamore Grove will be entirely funded by private donations. Your efforts will make it possible to tell our American story. Contributions to the Sycamore Grove are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law and are being coordinated through the DeKalb County Community Foundation. Donors can contribute to the Sycamore Grove – A Tribute toContinue reading “Make a Donation”

Dedicate a Tree

If you would like to dedicate a tree to a veteran, please fill out the form below. The cost to dedicate a tree is $500 and new additions to the Grove are planned on an annual basis, usually in the spring.

Roll Call of Dedications

Charles Rexroat Tree “A”: Basswood Rank: Airman First ClassBranch: U.S. Air ForceService: Korean War Era Charles Marion Rexroat served in the Iowa Air National Guard from 1947-1951 and entered active duty in April 1951 with the Air Force communications squadron becoming a Teletype Operator.  He was stationed at Dow Air Force Base in Bangor, MaineContinue reading “Roll Call of Dedications”

Our Fallen Soldiers

Below is a list of the fallen soldiers from Sycamore, IL.  If you know of anyone absent from this list, please contact us. Civil War:Leonard L. ClawsonAndrew J. GreenThomas HoganWilliam C. KeerCharles V.PeckWesley D. RussellWilliam s. SmithVinter B. WingJohn YoungChester GoreEbenezer JohnsonRobert J. CloseJohn l. HillerElmer HaskinsGeorge HaskinsGeorge McGregorDaniel O’ConnerIsaac WeaverFrederick FrankSidney S. SessionsAlfred GardnerJames LambJohnContinue reading “Our Fallen Soldiers”

Learn More

Sycamore has a proud history of citizens serving the United States of America. Creating the “Sycamore Grove, a Tribute to Veterans” is an opportunity to honor the many veterans that have represented Sycamore and Sycamore families in serving our nation. As the Mayor of Sycamore, it is a dream that I have had since myContinue reading “Learn More”

Sycamore Veterans Grove The Sycamore Grove links the past to the present. It preserves the memory of those who served and recognizes the sacrifice of those who died, fought, or were affected by conflict(s).  This memorial will be a living, growing tribute to our past, present, and future veterans.