Born in 1934 and raised right here in Glenview, Chaplain Major Borré attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help and Loyola Academy before entering the priesthood. He was ordained in Madison, Wisconsin in 1960 and, after six years of civilian ministry, was asked to serve as a Chaplain in the United States Air Force. He began basic training in 1966 and served as Chaplain at bases across the United States and around the world—including assignments in Greenland, the Philippines, and Korea. After leaving active duty in 1977, Reverend Borré continued his military service in the Army Reserve and Army National Guard, with further assignments in Korea, Panama, Costa Rica, and both East and reunified Germany. From 1992 to 1994, he returned home to serve as Chaplain at Naval Air Station Glenview and later ministered to veterans at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center. He retired with the rank of Major—and in 2019, was honored by the U.S. Army with the honorary title of Brigadier General. To this day, Chaplain Borré lives in the Glenview home his parents built.

Sergeant Brownlee enlisted in the United States Army in 1986 and completed basic training at Fort Jackson. He then served with the 3rd Infantry Division in Würzburg, Germany, for three years.

After returning to the United States, he was assigned to the Presidio of Monterey in California, where he worked at the Defense Language Institute. He completed his initial service in 1989 with an honorable discharge—but his dedication to the Army didn’t stop there. He reenlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve and went on to serve for 18 more years. During that time, he deployed to Balad, Iraq, for 16 months as a Transportation Specialist under the Operation Iraqi Freedom campaign. He also served in recruiting and human resources roles with the Columbus and San Antonio Recruiting Medical Commands. Over the course of his career, Sergeant Brownlee gave 36 years of service to our country—including 22 years on active duty and 14 years in the Reserves—before retiring in 2022. His service earned him numerous honors, including the Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Combat Action Badge, and several others.

Lieutenant Colonel Burke commissioned into the United States Air Force in May 2006 upon graduating from Miami University, where he participated in the ROTC program. He entered active duty immediately following his commissioning and served in that capacity until 2015, when he transitioned to the Illinois Air National Guard. While on active duty, Lieutenant Colonel Burke supported Operation East Africa Counter Terrorism and earned multiple commendations for his service. His awards include the Air Medal, the Aerial Achievement Medal, the Air and Space Commendation Medal, the Meritorious Unit Award, the Air and Space Outstanding Unit Award, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Iraq Campaign Medal. This past August, Lieutenant Colonel Burke returned to active duty as part of an Active Duty for Operational Support tour, with assignments at both the Pentagon and Andrews Air Force Base.

Chief Warrant Officer Chavez began his military service in 1971, when he enlisted in the United States Air Force. He completed basic training at Lackland Air Force Base and went on to graduate from medical specialist training at Sheppard Air Force Base. He served as a medic at the hospital on Chanute Air Force Base, where he worked in both the orthopedic and emergency clinics. He later became an air evacuation medic, supporting the transport and care of injured service members. After attending Chicago State University, Chief Chavez entered the Air Force Reserve in 1984 as a cargo handling specialist, with assignments in Hawaii, Germany, and the Azores in the North Atlantic. In 1989, he transitioned to the United States Army Reserve, where he served as a musician for five years before completing warrant officer training. He went on to serve with the 85th and 100th Division bands and later joined the 313th Army Band, where he continued to perform until his retirement in 2017. Throughout his career, Chief Chavez graduated with honors from both basic training and air evacuation training. His service earned him multiple awards, including several Commendation Medals, National Defense Medals, and Good Conduct Medals.

Specialist Deli enlisted in the United States Army and entered active duty on Aug. 11, 2009. He completed basic training at Fort Knox in Kentucky and continued his training at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment—part of the 25th Infantry Division—and spent three years stationed at Schofield Barracks in Hawaii. From 2011 to 2012, Specialist Deli deployed to the Kunar Province in eastern Afghanistan. He was honorably discharged from the Army on March 14, 2013. During his time in service, Specialist Deli earned numerous honors, including the Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with two campaign stars, and the Combat Action Badge.

Master Chief Petty Officer Korman served in the United States Navy for 25 years, where he oversaw contingency construction projects for the Navy Seabees. His military career took him around the world—and into combat. In 2006, he completed a yearlong deployment to Iraq, where he worked directly under General David Petraeus. He also held NATO assignments in Bosnia and North Macedonia. Over the course of nearly five years in combat zones and more than two decades of stateside service, Master Chief Korman earned numerous commendations for his leadership and service. His awards include the Bronze Star Medal, two Defense Meritorious Service Medals, three Joint Service Commendation Medals, the Joint Service Achievement Medal, and six Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals—along with many other campaign and service decorations. In 2006, he received the Admiral Claude V. Ricketts Award for Inspirational Leadership from the Navy League of the United States. Even after retiring from active duty, Master Chief Korman has continued to serve his fellow veterans. He currently serves as Senior Vice Commander of Northbrook American Legion Post #791, has worked for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and is developing NoVeteranAlone.com—an initiative dedicated to supporting veterans across the country.

Major General Mukoyama served in the United States Army for more than 30 years, combining active and reserve duty with distinction. He served in both Korea and Vietnam, earning several honors, including the Silver Star, the Purple Heart, and the Combat Infantryman’s Badge. In 1968, he became the youngest general in the Army at the time when he was promoted to Brigadier General. Not long after, he rose to the rank of Major General—and made history as the first Asian American to command a U.S. Army division. That division was the 70th, based in Livonia, Michigan, which was one of the first to be mobilized for Operation Desert Storm. As the Army’s top expert in individual training, Major General Mukoyama concluded his military career as Deputy Commanding General of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command at Fort Monroe in Virginia. In retirement, he has continued to lead and serve. He founded and now serves as Chairman and CEO of Military Outreach USA, a faith-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting homeless veterans and addressing the mental health and suicide crises affecting military members, veterans, and first responders.

Staff Sergeant Rine served in the United States Marine Corps from 1979 to 1991 as an aviation structures mechanic, maintaining and repairing KC-130 aircraft. During his 12 years of service, he participated in both Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. For his dedication and performance, Staff Sergeant Rine earned several commendations, including the Good Conduct Medal, the Selected Marine Corps Reserve Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Meritorious Unit Commendation, the Meritorious Mast, and multiple letters of appreciation.

First Lieutenant Santos served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II as part of the 8th Army Air Force. His service spanned from December 24, 1943, through December 6, 1945.

Stationed in England, he flew missions as a bombardier and navigator during critical battles and campaigns, including Normandy, the Rhineland, and Northern France. For his valor and contributions, First Lieutenant Santos received the Distinguished Flying Cross, the European-African-Middle Eastern Service Medal, the American Defense Service Medal, and three oak leaf clusters. He and his wife, Anne, moved to Glenview in 1955, where they raised their two daughters. One of his daughters still calls Glenview home. First Lieutenant Santos passed away in 1996, but his legacy lives on through his service and through his family.

A 2015 graduate of Glenbrook South High School, Lieutenant Valiaveedu enlisted in the United States Navy on January 13, 2017. He later attended Officer Candidate School and was commissioned as a Naval Officer on September 27, 2019. Following his commissioning, he was first stationed in Charleston, South Carolina, before being assigned to the USS Oregon out of New London, Connecticut. He served there for three years as the ship’s Damage Control Officer, completing several deployments. For his service, Lieutenant Valiaveedu has been awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal three times, as well as the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Arctic Service Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal. He also holds Navy expert qualifications in both pistol and rifle marksmanship.