They raised their right hands, served with courage, and came home to build the communities we love. This Veterans Day, help us say “thank you” by sharing the veteran in your life with the entire Riverbend region. RiverBender.com will once again be publishing reader-submitted tributes free-of-charge thanks to our community sponsors.
How to submit
Submitting a tribute is simple. You can fill out our Veteran Salute form at http://contribute.riverbender.com/page/veteran-salute, or email us at news@riverbender.com.
What to include
When you submit, please include the veteran’s full name; hometown or local connection; branch, rank, and years of service; and a brief story—highlighting their service, deployments, achievements, or the everyday moments that make them your hero. Add your name and contact information so we can follow up if needed. Attach a photo in JPEG or PNG format.
Anyone can submit a tribute—family members, friends, coworkers, and neighbors. We welcome veterans from any era and any branch, including those who are currently serving.
RiverBender.com will publish tributes as they arrive leading up to Veterans Day, Nov. 11, and throughout the year.
There is no cost to participate. This community project is free, thanks to our sponsors. Please help us thank them by supporting the businesses and organizations that make coverage like this possible:
- 111 Salvage, LLC
- 1st MidAmerica Credit Union
- Alton Cracker Factory
- Altonized Community Credit Union
- Apache Village
- Auto Butler
- Barrett Heating & Cooling, Inc.
- Cambridge House of Maryville
- City of Jerseyville
- Cleary’s Boots & Shoes
- Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors
- Cora Catherine Miller Photo Arts
- El Mezcal
- Elias Kallal & Schaff Funeral Home
- Embark Wealth Partners
- Genesis Wealth Management Group, LLC
- Hayner Library
- Home Builders & Remodelers Association
- IBEW Local Union 649
- Inspector Plummer
- Jacob Sunroom & Exteriors
- JR’s Flooring & Contracting LLC
- Kitchen & Bath Outlet Center
- LaMay’s Catering
- McCarry’s Dairyland
- Midwest Members Credit Union
- Morrissey Contracting
- National Memorial of Military Ascent
- Nicky G’s Italian Eats LLC
- Professional Hearing Associates
- Re/Max River Bend – Sharon Pratt
- Riverbender Building
- Roberts Motors, Inc.
- Rolling Hills Golf Course
- Sam’s Pawn Shop
- Shelter Insurance – Mark Birmingham
- Simmons Hanly Conroy
- Tara Point Inn & Cottages
- The Flag Keeper
- Trost Plastics
- Villa Rose Senior Living
- Waggoner Equipment
- Weible Divorce Financial Solutions
- Widman Construction Inc
- Woodson Waterproofing
If your organization wants to support this project in the future, inquire about sponsorship opportunities by emailing sales@riverbender.com.
