20150815 - MCH Patriots

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Daryl Quitalig - For Shaw Media Aly Schoeler, 4, looks on to pie-eating competitor Cal Below, 4, as they race to finish their whipped cream pies during Patriots in the Park in McHenry, Ill. on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015. The event was a hometown picnic hosted by the Joe’s Wish nonprofit organization to raise funds to support local military families, veterans and veterans’ causes. Other activities included games, children’s activities, music entertainment from Peter and the Versatiles, pie-eating contests, crafters, vendors, food, and raffles.

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Daryl Quitalig - For Shaw Media Tim Hatfield, 10, celebrates as he wins a horse race at Patriots in the Park in McHenry, Ill. on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015. The event was a hometown picnic hosted by the Joe’s Wish nonprofit organization to raise funds to support local military families, veterans and veterans’ causes. Other activities included games, children’s activities, music entertainment from Peter and the Versatiles, pie-eating contests, crafters, vendors, food, and raffles.

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Daryl Quitalig - For Shaw Media Braeden Austin (center), 3, dunks his father, Sean Austin, both of Mchenry, at Patriots in the Park in McHenry, Ill. on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015. Sean's father served in Korea and wanted to honor him, and all service members, by attending the days' events. The event was a hometown picnic hosted by the Joe’s Wish nonprofit organization to raise funds to support local military families, veterans and veterans’ causes. Other activities included games, children’s activities, music entertainment from Peter and the Versatiles, pie-eating contests, crafters, vendors, food, and raffles.

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Daryl Quitalig - For Shaw Media Peter and the Versatiles perform at Patriots in the Park in McHenry, Ill. on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015. The event was a hometown picnic hosted by the Joe’s Wish nonprofit organization to raise funds to support local military families, veterans and veterans’ causes. Other activities included games, children’s activities, pie-eating contests, crafters, vendors, food, and raffles.

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Daryl Quitalig - For Shaw Media A Field of Honor Flags are seen at Patriots in the Park in McHenry, Ill. on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015. The flags are a tribute to remember those who served and to never forget those who have fallen in service. The event was a hometown picnic hosted by the Joe’s Wish nonprofit organization to raise funds to support local military families, veterans and veterans’ causes. Other activities included games, children’s activities, music entertainment from Peter and the Versatiles, pie-eating contests, crafters, vendors, food, and raffles.