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Richard Munos stands in front of the family home marked by his father Joe's name on their red, white and blue mailbox, May 11, 2022, along Hero Street in Silvis, Illinois.
Richard Munos stands in front of the family home marked by his father Joe’s name on their red, white and blue mailbox, May 11, 2022, along Hero Street in Silvis, Illinois.
A sign marks Hero Street in Silvis, Illinois.
A sign marks Hero Street in Silvis, Illinois.
The Hero Street Memorial Park, built in the 1970's, rises on a hill above the homes on Hero Street.
The Hero Street Memorial Park, built in the 1970’s, rises on a hill above the homes on Hero Street.
Faded painted stars mark the homes on each of the eight residents who died serving in World War II and the Korean War along Hero Street.
Faded painted stars mark the homes on each of the eight residents who died serving in World War II and the Korean War along Hero Street.
Richard Munos looks at a photo display in his parents' home of the many family members who have served in the armed forces.
Richard Munos looks at a photo display in his parents’ home of the many family members who have served in the armed forces.
Richard Munos talks about photo display of the many family members who have served in the armed forces.
Richard Munos talks about photo display of the many family members who have served in the armed forces.
Sylvia Soliz packs her homemade tortillas with employee Daisy Trujillo at Tony's Market on May 11, 2022 along Hero Street in Silvis.
Sylvia Soliz packs her homemade tortillas with employee Daisy Trujillo at Tony’s Market on May 11, 2022 along Hero Street in Silvis.
Sylvia Soliz behind the counter at Tony's Market along Hero Street in Silvis. Soliz plans to close the 75-year-old market, named for her father Tony Saucedo, and retire this fall.
Sylvia Soliz behind the counter at Tony’s Market along Hero Street in Silvis. Soliz plans to close the 75-year-old market, named for her father Tony Saucedo, and retire this fall.
Sylvia Soliz puts price tags on her homemade tortillas with employee Daisy Trujillo at Tony's Market.
Sylvia Soliz puts price tags on her homemade tortillas with employee Daisy Trujillo at Tony’s Market.
The shelves with Silvia Soliz's homemade tostada and taco shells at Tony's Market on Hero Street.
The shelves with Silvia Soliz’s homemade tostada and taco shells at Tony’s Market on Hero Street.
Tanilo Sandoval, 96, walks with his son Steve along Hero Street where the family lived for many years.
Tanilo Sandoval, 96, walks with his son Steve along Hero Street where the family lived for many years.
Louie and Dave Sandoval take a look at the Hero Street Memorial Park display in Silvis. Two of their uncles, Frank and Joseph, died serving in World War II and are among those honored on the Hero Street memorial.
Louie and Dave Sandoval take a look at the Hero Street Memorial Park display in Silvis. Two of their uncles, Frank and Joseph, died serving in World War II and are among those honored on the Hero Street memorial.
A family photo of the Sandovals in a display on Hero Street in Silvis. Brothers Frank and Joseph died serving in World War II.
A family photo of the Sandovals in a display on Hero Street in Silvis. Brothers Frank and Joseph died serving in World War II.
Tanilo Sandoval, 96, in front of the Hero Street Memorial Park display with three of his sons Steve, Louie and Dave in Silvis, Illinois. Two of Tanilo's brothers, Frank and Joseph, died serving in World War II and are among those honored on the Hero Street memorial.
Tanilo Sandoval, 96, in front of the Hero Street Memorial Park display with three of his sons Steve, Louie and Dave in Silvis, Illinois. Two of Tanilo’s brothers, Frank and Joseph, died serving in World War II and are among those honored on the Hero Street memorial.
People walk up Hero Street Memorial Park, built in the 1970's, on a hill above the homes along Hero Street in Silvis.
People walk up Hero Street Memorial Park, built in the 1970’s, on a hill above the homes along Hero Street in Silvis.
A view of Hero Street homes and beyond from the top of memorial park.
A view of Hero Street homes and beyond from the top of memorial park.
A memorial depicts the eight residents who died serving in World War II and the Korean War on Hero Street in Silvis.
A memorial depicts the eight residents who died serving in World War II and the Korean War on Hero Street in Silvis.
A classic car is parked on Hero Street in Silvis, Illinois.
A classic car is parked on Hero Street in Silvis, Illinois.