Veteran Spotlight: David Sobek: U.S. Navy Veteran is a Seabee at Heart
By Kevin Curley Marist High School student He was a man with no plan but held a passion for hard work and boats. David Sobek grew up in Mount Greenwood before eventually enlisting in the U.S. Navy. “I wanted to serve,” Sobek said. “I wanted to do something different.” Sobek attended Queen of Martyrs grammar […]
Veteran Spotlight: Terrence Norris Has Built a Life of Service
As the Beverly/Morgan Park community celebrates the 100th anniversary of the community’s Memorial Day Parade throughout 2026, the Beverly Area Planning Association has asked our local high schools to submit articles highlighting veterans who have connections to both their schools and our neighborhood. We will publish these story submissions monthly through the end of the year. Submitted by Ava Krueger […]
Thank You, Veterans of Beverly/Morgan Park
By Brian Marchetti As Memorial Day approaches and we prepare for a long-awaited summer, we owe a debt of gratitude to the brave men and women who sacrifice years of their lives to protect and defend our country through military service. Here are some of their stories. Michael McAlinden Born and raised in Beverly/Morgan […]
St. Barnabas Mass Honors the Military
A Mass in honor of all military service men and women will be celebrated Sun., Nov. 13, 10 a.m. at St. Barnabas Church, 10134 S. Longwood Dr. The liturgy will focus on peace among all nations and will honor and thank all members of the armed services, past and present, who have defended and continue […]