Flight 191 45th Anniversary

A SELECTION OF PHOTOS FROM THE
FLIGHT 191 45TH ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE,
MAY 25, 2024

Flight 191 45th Anniversary
The Memorial Wall and Garden are in Lake Park.
2400 Lee Street, Des Plaines, IL 60018
Map and directions
The Memorial is maintained by the Des Plaines Park District.
Requests for photos, or changes to a name, can be sent to News@DPParks.org.

The Friends & Family Facebook page

45th Anniversary Remembrance Program (PDF)

The Green Sheet
(The original Decatur Classical School story of the Memorial Wall & Garden)

— Great thanks to Sean Schultz for LiveStreaming the Memorial Gathering —
His excellent video can be viewed on YouTube. CLICK HERE

Flight 191 45th Anniversary Memorial Gathering: PRESS

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Kim Jockl and John Hecker. John was Executive Director of the Des Plaines Park District during the dedication of the Memorial Wall & Garden in 2011.

Retired CFD Bill Klan, Ron Walerowitz, and John “Jake” Jakubec

American Legion Post 36 Color Guard: Bob Adorjan, Steve Adams, Andy Gasior, Kevin O’Connell

Angel Rivera and Martha Rivera

Pipes and Drums from the Chicago Fire Department: Robert Cribben, pipe major and James Barry, drummer; and the Chicago Police Department: Amy Prohaska, piper, and Joe Gallardo, drum sergeant

American Legion Post 36 Color Guard

John Jakubec, CFD Retired, rings the bell 31 times for the 31 seconds of Flight 191.

Ryan Wangman, Decatur Classical School, Class of 2010, reads a Reflection on creating the Memorial Wall

John Jakubec, CFD Retired, told the gathering about the meaning of ringing the bell 3–3–5, signaling the safe return of a Fire Department company.

Rev. Fr. Michael G. Zaniolo, STL, CAC

Angle Rivera, Martha Rivera

Kim Joclk, Jim Borchers, Melody Smith