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title: Celebrating Those Who Serve
description: This year, Goodwill of Central Illinois continued its tradition of celebrating veterans through Patriot Weekend. Over the course of two events, veterans and the organizations serving them were recognized, supported and thanked.
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## [Celebrating Those Who Serve](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/celebrating-those-who-serve)

 \[fa icon="calendar"\] Nov 12, 2026, 3:45:00 PM / by [Noelle Gray](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/author/noelle-gray)

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This year, Goodwill of Central Illinois continued its tradition of celebrating veterans through Patriot Weekend. Over the course of two events, veterans and the organizations serving them were recognized, supported and thanked.

The weekend kicked off on October 15 with Reception of Honor, an awards ceremony that brought together vets, active military personnel, and community leaders. Award recipients were nominated by their peers and the public, who aim to recognize those who exemplify patriotism. For example, the Patty Fuchs Citizen Patriot Award, honors a civilian who brings widespread awareness to the needs of veterans to improve their care, safety, and community public support.

![CMMcGuire-20261015-1408](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/hs-fs/hubfs/CMMcGuire-20261015-1408.jpg?width=449&height=299&name=CMMcGuire-20261015-1408.jpg)

Tom Myers, the recipient of this year’s Patty Fuchs Citizen Patriot Award and the medical director at Greater Peoria Honor Flight, volunteered with the organization for over 10 years before stepping into his current role. By ensuring that high-risk vets can safely travel from central Illinois to Washington D.C, he transitioned his civilian nursing career into a selfless retirement focused on giving back to the community.

The Patty Fuchs Citizen Patriot Award, however, is only one of five recognitions given during Reception of Honor. As a whole, the night shines a light on the people who demonstrate extraordinary service, leadership and commitment to our military community. To view additional photos from this year’s Reception of Honor, [visit our online gallery](https://goodwill.mediavalet.com/galleries/935245f5-80f8-4e30-b225-5fcb8cb83464_8ae9ec86-8f5e-4fef-8859-287c89432bd4-ExternalUser?utm_campaign=55875970-RoH_Patriots%20Weekend%202026&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_jx9u3IoqlL9gxkLLX3jZrMweB2sZaXn8_M01UrTqGXqqtkrQwXBNEXyXjuweKNbRH5URX).

On Saturday, October 17, Goodwill hosted an opportunity to directly thank those who serve: Stand Down for Homeless and At Risk Veterans.

An annual event for 18 years, Stand Down is an opportunity for veterans experiencing barriers to receive food, hygiene items, winter clothing and more. They’re also provided with resources and information on veterans benefits, mental health, sobriety and legal issues. 252 veterans were supported through Stand Down this year.

![CMMcGuire-20261015-0671](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/hs-fs/hubfs/CMMcGuire-20261015-0671.jpg?width=412&height=275&name=CMMcGuire-20261015-0671.jpg)

Beyond being supplied with vital gear and resources, veterans could also partake in a shared meal and camaraderie. To many, the shared meal represents those  (including local agencies, volunteers and Goodwill staff) who come together each year to make the weekend a success and most importantly, express gratitude to those who dedicated their lives to service.

"Patriot Weekend is a meaningful opportunity to honor the extraordinary service of our veterans while recognizing our responsibility to support them beyond their years in uniform,” said Kent Kramer, president and CEO of Goodwill of Central Illinois. “Reception of Honor celebrates the leadership and commitment that makes a lasting difference in the lives of veterans. Stand Down connects veterans with the resources, support and community they deserve. Together, these events reflect our belief that honoring service means both celebrating sacrifice and creating opportunities for a brighter future.”

After being discharged from service, veterans can turn to Goodwill to find supportive services, community engagement, training and job referral opportunities. To learn more about vets’ services, visit [goodwillpeo.org/veterans-services](http://goodwillpeo.org/veterans-services).  

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