Lieutenant Governor Peter Kinder came to Aurora on May 25 to present an award to Ken Ackley.
As the state’s advocate for seniors and veterans, Kinder presented the Senior Service Award to Ackley for his many hours of service to the community. Ackley is one of 10 people in the state to receive the award this year.
Kinder noted approximately 200 people across the state have received the award to date. Ages of recipients range from to 60 to 90. However, he noted two past recipients had been older than 100 years of age.
Kinder thanked State Representative Don Ruzicka for bringing Ackley’s story to his attention. Ruzicka witnessed Tuesday’s presentation with a group of friends, family and commrades.
Kinder noted Ackley’s involvement in the American Legion, Lions Club, Chamber of Commerce and Boy Scouts of America, along with his desire to honor people who have served the country with military service.
“Most notable is the fact he was the driving force behind creating the veterans memorial,” said Kinder.
The memorial is located in Maple Park Cemetery. It features a courtyard with bricks engraved with the names of current and former members of military units and flags representing all branches of military service.
“He has the heart of a true servant,” said Kinder as he noted Ackley had received a Top Dawg and the Loyd R. Ellis (2010) awards from the Aurora Chamber of Commerce.
“It’s a great honor to receive this from the State of Missouri,” said Ackley upon accepting a certificate and lapel pin.
Ackley reported he and others are placing 1,250 flags on the graves of veterans within a seven-mile radius of Aurora this week. While members of American Legion Post 128 and Boy Scout Troop 48 assisted in Maple Park Cemetery Thursday afternoon, Ackley is doing some of the smaller, rural cemeteries early.
Kinder offered Ackley a moment to say more, but the volunteer indicated he had nothing more to say.
“Winners don’t usually have much to say; they let their actions speak,” said Kinder.
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Lieutenant Governor Peter Kinder came to Aurora on May 25 to present an award to Ken Ackley.
As the state’s advocate for seniors and veterans, Kinder presented the Senior Service Award to Ackley for his many hours of service to the community. Ackley is one of 10 people in the state to receive the award this year.
Kinder noted approximately 200 people across the state have received the award to date. Ages of recipients range from to 60 to 90. However, he noted two past recipients had been older than 100 years of age.
Kinder thanked State Representative Don Ruzicka for bringing Ackley’s story to his attention. Ruzicka witnessed Tuesday’s presentation with a group of friends, family and commrades.
Kinder noted Ackley’s involvement in the American Legion, Lions Club, Chamber of Commerce and Boy Scouts of America, along with his desire to honor people who have served the country with military service.
“Most notable is the fact he was the driving force behind creating the veterans memorial,” said Kinder.
The memorial is located in Maple Park Cemetery. It features a courtyard with bricks engraved with the names of current and former members of military units and flags representing all branches of military service.
“He has the heart of a true servant,” said Kinder as he noted Ackley had received a Top Dawg and the Loyd R. Ellis (2010) awards from the Aurora Chamber of Commerce.
“It’s a great honor to receive this from the State of Missouri,” said Ackley upon accepting a certificate and lapel pin.
Ackley reported he and others are placing 1,250 flags on the graves of veterans within a seven-mile radius of Aurora this week. While members of American Legion Post 128 and Boy Scout Troop 48 assisted in Maple Park Cemetery Thursday afternoon, Ackley is doing some of the smaller, rural cemeteries early.
Kinder offered Ackley a moment to say more, but the volunteer indicated he had nothing more to say.
“Winners don’t usually have much to say; they let their actions speak,” said Kinder.
