Montgomery's Herschel "Lucky" Luckinbill, right, a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War, was named Illinois Veteran of the Month for June in a ceremony at Prisco Center in Aurora on Monday, June 23.
Erica J. Borggren, director, Illinois Dept. of Veterans' Affairs, presented a proclamation signed by her and Gov. Pat Quinn.
Officials from Montgomery, Aurora and state government saluted Luckinbill who was accompanied by his wife Eva and family members.
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