Former Gov. Pat Quinn shares Memorial Day message in Blue Island

Former Gov. Pat Quinn shares Memorial Day message in Blue Island

Former Gov. Pat Quinn never served in the military, but he still has a keen perspective on what Memorial Day means. Quinn was lieutenant governor of Illinois from 2003-2009 and governor from 2009-2015. In that time, he said he attended more than 300 funerals or services for military men and women from Illinois who died serving the United States. Sometimes, he said, he would attend two in a day. The 41st Illinois governor was the guest speaker Mo…