By Gerald Sonnenberg, USAF retired
Hecker Camp #443 Secretary

During the May encampment with the SUVCW Department of Illinois, the Col. Friedrich K. Hecker Camp #443 was named camp of the year for 2022-2023 by Department commander Gary Gunderson.
The award was submitted by the late CC Dave Wildermuth and listed the numerous efforts the camp participated in like assemblies to remember Gen. Sherman, Memorial Day parade, Veterans Day parades and the Worden, Illinois cemetery grave marker dedication event among many other events and efforts too numerous to mention.

Thank you to the Department for this recognition and to all of Hecker Camp that contributed toward this achievement. It is definitely something to be proud.