The theme of this year’s Kendall Public Library summer reading program, “ Every Story has a Hero,” was the starting point for the group’s recent visit to the Kendall Veterans Memorial. Kendall residents Major Gen. (ret.) Jim Blaney and Col. (ret.) Mona Blaney met the children at the memorial and talked about the memorial honoring area veterans. Every veteran has a story, and some of those stories were shared with the group. The Blaneys are pictured with the summer reading program participants. (Contributed by Kendall Public Library director Lynette Vlasak)