Forreston American Legion Post 308 is now taking orders for the limited edition hardbound book, “Hometown Heroes – Roll of Honor”. 

The book will include military personnel who during their lifetime have lived or live at the following locations: Adeline, Baileyville, Brookville, Florence, Forreston, German Valley, Haldane, Harper and Leaf River.

Civil War time era to the present will be included. Also included will be local stories, letters and memories from each time era. The sacrifices these brave men and women made will now be commemorated for future generations so that they will never be forgotten.

The book will be designed and compiled by Kathy Pasch, who also designed “Forreston, A 150 Year History” and also “Polo Illinois, A Historical Tribute”, both books receiving awards from the Illinois State Historical Society.

Cost is $35 per copy (plus $5 if shipping is desired)  and quantities will be limited. Books will be available in time for Christmas 2009.

Checks may be made payable and sent to: American Legion Post 308, P.O. Box 314, Forreston, IL 61030.

For more information call George Martens at 815-864-2454 or email paschpark@msn.com