Since 1942
Maywood Bataan Day Organization 2025They were barely more than kids, only in their teens and early twenties. Their buddies from Proviso High School called them “Weekend Warriors”. They were members of the 33rd Tank Company, 33rd Infantry Division of the Illinois National Guard based at the Armory in Maywood, Illinois…
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Welcome Director Jim Opolony!
By acclimation, the Maywood Bataan Day Board of Directors was happy to appoint long-time MBDO friend, Jim Opolony to the board at the February 2016 Board meeting. Most of those familiar with the story of Maywood Bataan Day are also familiar with Jim Opolony, a...
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The Maywood Bataan Day Organization will remain well-positioned to perpetuate the memory of why Maywood marks Bataan Day on the second Sunday of September. Through the efforts of the MBDO, and the support of those who hold these memories as sacred as the MBDO does, no one will ever forget the sacrifice of these brave soldiers in WWII – or the dedication and support of their families through their long captivity.