Veterans
Veterans have sacrificed so much for our nation and our community, and it is an honor to represent so many of these heroes across Central and Northwestern Illinois.
In return for their service, we must ensure our veterans receive the best care possible to treat injuries and ailments acquired during their time in duty. Veterans should never have their hard-earned benefits and care threatened by Washington politics.
I will always work to make sure our veterans’ needs are met, even long after they’ve hung up the uniform.
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On Memorial Day, 2024, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) presented Yates City veteran Roy Swanson with the Purple Heart and Bronze Star that Swanson rightfully earned over 50 years ago in Vietnam.
Swanson earned the awards in 1971, but was never given a formal ceremony and his record did not reflect him receiving the awards, which impaceted his benefits. After getting connected with Rep. Eric Sorensen's office, Sorensen was able to set up a formal awards ceremony for Swanson in 2024.
On Monday, May 27, 2024, Memorial Day, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) hosted a public ceremony for local Vietnam Veteran Roy Swanson, who was never formally presented with his Purple Heart and Bronze Star medals that he received for his heroic actions in Vietnam.
On Friday, May 24, 2024, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) appeared on WMBD to discuss his efforts to secure a Purple Heart and Bronze Star for local veteran Roy Swanson, who was never formally presented with them. Sorensen held an official medal presentation ceremony on Memorial Day to recognize Swanson and his heroism during his service in the Vietnam War.
Congressman Eric Sorensen has invited local veteran Leo “Doc” Kaalberg as his guest for the President’s State of the Union Address to Congress on Thursday, March 7. Kaalberg served as a combat medic in the 1st Infantry Division, completing four tours and earning the Purple Heart twice.
MOLINE — Hours before President Joe Biden addressed the nation in his annual State of the Union address, U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Moline, offered "state of the district" remarks that, among other topics, highlighted his efforts to provide more resources to veterans.
MOLINE — Hours before President Joe Biden addressed the nation in his annual State of the Union address, U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Moline, offered "state of the district" remarks that, among other topics, highlighted his efforts to provide more resources to veterans.
MOLINE — Hours before President Joe Biden addressed the nation in his annual State of the Union address, U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Moline, offered "state of the district" remarks that, among other topics, highlighted his efforts to provide more resources to veterans.
Congressman Eric Sorensen has invited local veteran Leo “Doc” Kaalberg as his guest for the President’s State of the Union Address to Congress on Thursday, March 7.
Kaalberg of Moline served as a combat medic in the 1st Infantry Division, completing four tours and earning the Purple Heart twice.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen has invited local veteran Leo “Doc” Kaalberg as his guest for the President’s State of the Union Address to Congress on Thursday, March 7. Kaalberg served as a combat medic in the 1st Infantry Division, completing four tours and earning the Purple Heart twice.
Congressman and Democratic candidate Eric Sorensen hosted a veteran roundtable at Rockford’s Veterans Memorial Hall today.
Organizations like Veterans Affairs, the Veteran Drop-in Center and the Veteran Assistance Commission discussed better ways to serve veterans in the area.
One of the main topics was the actual definition of a veteran, especially what it means for those in the National Guard or Reserves.