David F. McCorkle, an 18-year-old U.S. Army private, was killed in the Philippines on March 13, 1945. Upon hearing of his sacrifice, Julia Vrooman wrote a letter to David's family whom she knew personally, and this letter was recently donated to the McLean County Museum. Stories remind us how interwoven and connected we all are. Thank you to all of our Veterans for your service. For those who didn't make it home, thank you. For those that did, thank you. Your service is appreciated immensely.