Sergeant William F. Earnest (our namesake) was the first African-American from Champaign County to die in World War I. There will be a short memorial dedication, a celebration of all past commanders and appreciation to those who served.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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