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Woodridge board observes moment of silence for Trustee Sean Patrick Durkin and VFW leader Bob Reichert

Village of Woodridge Board of Trustees · August 7, 2026
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Summary

The Village of Woodridge trustees opened their meeting with memorial remarks for Trustee Sean Patrick Durkin and longtime VFW post commander Bob Reichert, honoring their public service and asking the community to remember their families.

Mayor Cunningham opened the meeting and dedicated it to Trustee Sean Patrick Durkin and Woodridge Memorial VFW past commander Bob Reichert, saying the village would display slides of the men and asked for "a moment of silence in honor of the 2 gentlemen". The mayor recounted Durkin’s prior public service in Darien and on the Downers Grove Village Council and noted his community service roles, family and civic involvement.

The mayor described both men as "selfless" community builders and invited trustees to share remarks; the board also noted that information about memorials and remembrances would be provided on the village website and marquee. No formal board action was requested or taken during the memorial remarks.