Photo By Command Sgt. Maj. Anthony L Taylor | From left to right: Scott Coren, city manager, City of Highwood; Lt. Col. Randall...... read more read more
FORT SHERIDAN, Ill.- The community of Fort Sheridan came together, April 22, to plant trees throughout various locations at the Army Reserve installation, there, in celebration of Earth Day.
The trees planted were American Dream Oaks, which were chosen because they are native to the area and “stick well” to the patriotic theme according to Steven J. De Bruin, facility coordinator for the Fort Sheridan Armed Forces Reserve Center.
Five trees were planted with volunteers assisting from each facility planting location.
“…they volunteered and said ‘okay, you plant one, (and) we’ll plant one’, ” said De Bruin. “And that’s where we decided to put them… near their buildings.”
Both enlisted service members and officers worked together in the blustering wind to help plant a tree and give back.
“It gives us a chance to provide (something) back, be aware of the environment and (build on the) support we have with the community. All of us on this installation are family. It was a family event. It’s a good (opportunity) for everyone to get together, bond, and contribute back to not only the installation, but the community as well,” said Army Reservist Lt. Col. Robert Hughes, operations officer for the 330th Medical Brigade.
Sgt. Matthew Krog, Army Reserve soldier with the 378th Military Intelligence Battalion participated at each location to help plant trees.
“It’s definitely a unit and post cohesion. And you know, turning around and planting trees is very important to society…and it’s also showing the growth itself that we have here on post,” said Krog.
Master Sgt. Andrew Kunert, Army Reserve Careers Division, was outside planting in order to help maintain for the next generation.
“It’s important to take part in events like this. It’s not every day you get a chance to be part of the future,” said Kunert.
Assisting the soldiers planting trees, was Marine Reservist Sgt. Myron Meyer stationed with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 24th Marines.
“This is the first time (that) I have ever participated with an event…I would like (Earth) to be around when I’m old so I can enjoy it,” said Meyer.
Also engaged in Fort Sheridan’s tree planting was Scott Coren, city manager of the Highwood community. During his six months serving Highwood, Coren has been involved in dozens of events with members from the Army Reserve installation there.
“Coming from a community that didn’t have a reserve base, its really been a great surprise to see how well they communicate and work with us,” said Coren. “It’s really nice to see that there’s a good relationship there.”
| Date Taken: | 04.22.2015 |
| Date Posted: | 04.23.2015 15:37 |
| Story ID: | 161024 |
| Location: | ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS, US |
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