Thursday, August 28, 2008

A Navy Hero is Recognized

(Springfield, Ill.) The Illinois Department of Motor Vechicles has issued a new license plate honoring former Chief Musician Frank Mullen III, United States Navy.

"Every hero doesn't have a chest full of medals," said Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich during a ceremony on the Statehouse steps. "The Frank Mullen Unsung Hero License Plate honors all veterans whose heroism was more of a state of mind than an actual accomplishment."

The license plate, shown below, depicts one of the highest honors won by Chief Mullen.