Pearl Harbor Day Luncheon to honor veterans, local achievements

November 27, 2024 at 2:00 pm CST

Brattin Civic Youth Award winners pose for a photo at the 54th annual Pearl Harbor Day memorial luncheon. The 55th annual luncheon will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, at the Lincoln Inn, located at 1345 S. Batavia Ave., in Batavia. (Photo provided by Al Benson)

The Aurora Navy League Council 247 and Rotary Club of Aurora United will hold their 55th annual Pearl Harbor Day Luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9, at the Lincoln Inn, 1345 S. Batavia Ave., in Batavia.

Veterans will be honored, achievement awards will be presented to local high school students, a local color guard will post the colors and a keynote speaker will cap the event.

This year’s keynote speaker is U.S. Navy Capt. Christopher Labissiere, the commanding officer of the Naval Reserve Center at Great Lakes.

There will be a food buffet, beverages and dessert.

Registration for the event is requested. Tickets can be bought at the door for $30.

For questions or to register, contact Dick Ebeling at 630-896-4941 or maebeling@att.net.