Patriotism/Military

Published October 7, 2021

Michigan WWII Legacy Memorial makes headway

ROYAL OAK — Since the passage of state legislation allowing state tax filers to support the Michigan World War II Legacy Memorial Fund in 2018 and 2019, the nonprofit initiative has continued to make progress.

A Gold Star Families Service of Remembrance takes place Sept. 28 in Clinton Township. At the service, families brought a candle and photo of their loved one. The walkway to the monument was lit with candles.

Published October 7, 2021

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Remembrance service held at Gold Star Monument in Clinton Township

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — It’s a group that no one is invited to join. Instead, families become members upon the death of a loved one in the military.

Published October 6, 2021

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Veteran who served at Selfridge takes Honor Flight

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — To Ronald Navickas, Selfridge Air National Guard Base is a spot he can go to relive old memories

Published September 27, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Civil War program to return to Orson Starr House

ROYAL OAK — From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, the Royal Oak Historical Commission will host its annual Civil War program at the historic Orson Starr House, 3123 N. Main St., south of 13 Mile Road.

Published September 23, 2021

Macomb Township Chronicle

Former Macomb Township resident, World War II veteran enjoying life at 100

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — To this day, Raymond “Bud” Rose golfs and is even the cornhole champion at a local senior living community.

Published September 23, 2021

Troy Times

Troy native shares experiences from Afghanistan evacuation

TROY — People around the world watched in real time as the United States military pulled out of Afghanistan after nearly 20 years of conflict there.

Published September 22, 2021

Troy Times

Troy veteran takes to the skies with a ‘dream flight’

TROY — World War II veteran and Troy resident Andy Coubrough Jr. took to the skies Sept. 5, more than 75 years after his service in the Pacific theater.

Published September 22, 2021

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Special vigil held for POW/MIA Day

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Sept. 17 was National Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Recognition Day.

Published September 22, 2021

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Clinton Township hosts 20th anniversary Patriot Day ceremony

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — He spent 17 days at ground zero after 9/11, providing medical care for first responders.

Published September 21, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

New flags to wave proudly in classrooms

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — The Louisa St. Clair Society chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution kicked off Constitution Week — Sept. 17 to 23 — in a special way this year.

Published September 21, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Pilot program in Warren tackles veteran homelessness

ROSEVILLE/WARREN — Welcome home. Those are two words every veteran wants to hear when they finish serving their country and return to civilian life.

Kanigowski said the experience of throwing out a ceremonial first pitch on the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the United States was “very emotional.”

Published September 18, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Roseville fire chief throws out first pitch at Comerica Park on 20th anniversary of Sept. 11

DETROIT — On the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States, Chief Brian Kanigowski, of the Roseville Fire Department, was invited to throw out a ceremonial first pitch on behalf of all firefighters before the Detroit Tigers met the Tampa Bay Rays at Comerica Park.

Published September 8, 2021

Madison - Park News

Local leaders reflect on events of 9/11

MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — This year marks the 20th anniversary of the events of Sept. 11, 2001 — the fateful day when terrorists hijacked commercial airliners and flew them into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, while another crashed into a field in Pennsylvania.

Published September 8, 2021

Rochester Post

Rochester Fire Department to pay tribute on 20th anniversary of 9/11

ROCHESTER — It’s been 20 years since the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City, and the Rochester Fire Department is doing its part to make sure we never forget.

Published September 8, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

20th anniversary of 9/11 inspires reflection among local officials, resident

GROSSE POINTES — It was a devastating day that changed life in America in a matter of hours. Sept. 11, 2001, dawned like any other, but before the morning was over, a band of terrorists would claim thousands of innocent lives as the nation watched television news coverage in horror.

Published September 7, 2021

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Ceremony planned in remembrance of 9/11

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Many people alive on Sept. 11, 2001, remember exactly where they were or what they were doing that morning.

Published September 4, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Local community reflects on 20th anniversary of 9/11

MACOMB COUNTY — Nearly two decades have passed since the deadliest terrorist attack on American soil took place.

20 years later, officers remember their role in the Sept. 11 terror attacks

Published September 3, 2021

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

20 years later, officers remember their role in the Sept. 11 terror attacks

BLOOMFIELD HILLS/FRANKLIN — Hung on a concrete wall in the Bloomfield Hills Public Safety station is a large, framed gallery of photos from Sept. 11, 2001.