Grayslake's post office was renamed in honor of Army Ranger Joseph 'Joey' W. Dimock II at a ceremony Monday morning, coinciding with the 13th year of his death.
The Grayslake post office was renamed in honor of Army Ranger Joseph"Joey" W. Dimock II at a ceremony Monday morning, coinciding with the 13th anniversary of his death.
"We can't bring Joey back but we can keep his memory alive by honoring his life, remembering his goodness and letting his example inform who we, the living, are and how we conduct ourselves," Schneider said during the ceremony. by signing up you agree to our terms of service Several postal service officials spoke at the event, including Central Area Vice President Eric Henry who said the event holds special significance because the USPS is one of the largest employers of veterans.
Joey Dimock lived in Wildwood and was a 2007 graduate of Warren Township High School in Gurnee. He was on his second deployment to Afghanistan and served a previous mission in Iraq, according to the U.S. Department of Defense.
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