A Day of Remembrance

The Illinois Farm Bureau Family of Companies held a ceremony in honor of Veteran's Day on November 11.

Elizabeth Fozard, a COUNTRY Financial employee who recently returned from a tour of duty in Afghanistan, addressed the group. Representatives from the Illinois Farm Bureau and GROWMARK also spoke, and the Family of Companies Choir sang.

A Humvee was also on display for employees to view, along with several local servicemen and women who could answer questions about their service.

Honoring Those Who Serve

On Veteran's Day, GROWMARK home office employees participated in a building-wide ceremony honoring employees from the Illinois Farm Bureau family of companies who have served or are currently serving in the armed forces.

Gary Clark, a COUNTRY employee who completed a tour of duty in Iraq, addressed the crowd. He expressed his gratitude for the support he received from co-workers and family at home while he was deployed, and reminded all listeners to not take their freedom for granted.

Several members of the Bloomington-based 33rd Brigade Special Troops Battalion were in attendace with a sample of the gear used in Iraq and Afghanistan and employees were also encouraged to tour a military Humvee.