As mentioned in a previous post, the Guardians of the Ribbon, Northern Illinois Chapter, made a trip on Sunday to escort a young cancer patient to a local restaurant where a fund raiser was being held on her behalf.
Larry Shapiro went to Wauconda to photograph Lily’s arrival at Lindy’s Landing where upwards of 50 people were there to greet her.
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Lily and her sister were treated to a ride in this American LaFrance Century Series engine that was formerly owned by the South Elgin Fire Department. Larry Shapiro photo
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Each piece of apparatus throughout the country used by the Guardians of the Ribbon is named in honor of a cancer patient. "Jessica" is named in honor of a young adult with cancer. The engine is covered with notes, names, and thoughts of those touched one way or another by the disease. Larry Shapiro
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Lily and her sister wave to friends and family that have come to be with her. Larry Shapiro photo
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Many friends and family members were on hand to welcome Lily when she arrived in the fire truck. Larry Shapiro photo
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Lily received a bouquet of flowers and a welcome from a firefighter clad in pink. Larry Shapiro photo
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"Jessica" is covered with signatures and messages. Larry Shapiro photo
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A message to a family member who succumbed to her illness and is greatly missed. Larry Shapiro photo
A few additional images can be viewed HERE.