Blog 86: A Salute to Connie J. Dillon: My Alter-ego

By Vernon M. Herron 

   There are many good people in the world today and Constance J. Dillon of Joliet, IL is one of them. Let me put my claim in first. 

   Connie is my alter-ego and is a supportive friend of the Herron Speaks blog and has been through the years. As an “alter-ego,” Connie is my counterpart who shares my thinking and conviction and someone who speaks well on my behalf.

Connie J. Dillon

   As such, Miss Dillon has served well as our first field reporter of the Herron Speaks blog. A former parishioner and a native of Joliet, IL, the daughter of the late James B. and Roberta Dillon, Constance was educated in the Joliet public school system, a graduate of Joliet Junior College and employed by the US Federal Government before retirement.

     Connie contributed to many of the popular subjects covered in the Herron Speaks blogs. She is noted for her unique and creative subjects. Her writing style is Socratic in form  yet practical in nature.
   Connie is strong in religious conviction and service. Her church membership is with the Second Baptist Church of Joliet, IL which is the oldest African American Church in Joliet where she was baptized at the age of 9. There she served in many ministries including Children, youth and adult ministries, music and church education, church administration including Boards of Directors. 
   It is fitting and appropriate that we honor Constance J. Dillon for her work as our alter-ego and her service to the Herron Speaks blog. The entire readership salute you, Connie.