Patriotism/Military

Published November 4, 2019

City, schools make plans to observe Veterans Day in Sterling Heights

STERLING HEIGHTS — Manny Gonzales, of Sterling Heights, served in active duty for the U.S. Army for a little over 17 years. Now retired from the service, he keeps Old Glory flying from his 22-foot flagpole and regularly decorates his yard with small flags for Independence Day and Memorial Day.

From left, Detroit Red Wings alumnus Darren McCarty; Sgt. Mike Ronan and his service dog, Julie; Guardian Angels Medical Service Dog recipient Sheldon Ewers and his dog, Roy; GAMSD founder Carol Borden; and Dan Stahl get ready to begin the 2018 game during Power Play for Heroes. The 2019 Power Play for Heroes event will take place Nov. 9 at St. Clair Shores Civic Arena.

Published November 4, 2019

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Hockey game to honor veterans

ST. CLAIR SHORES/CHESTERFIELD TOWNSHIP — Taking time to thank and recognize veterans for their service, Stahls Automotive Collection will once again host Power Play For Heroes, beginning with a hockey game in St. Clair Shores.

Published November 1, 2019

Warren Weekly

Veteran recalls near-death experiences

WARREN — Just as America’s involvement in the Pacific theater was coming to an end in World War II, Roy Scites’ service was only beginning.

Published October 31, 2019

West Bloomfield Beacon

Second annual breakfast to honor local veterans

WEST BLOOMFIELD — A celebratory event honoring the veterans of the West Bloomfield area will be held in the days leading up to Veterans Day.

Published October 31, 2019

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Michigan Air National Guard employees vote to join AFGE

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Employees in the Michigan Air National Guard recently voted for the American Federation of Government Employees, or AFGE, to become their exclusive labor representative.

Published October 31, 2019

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Local World War II veteran proud of her service

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Gertrude Johnson is one of a select few. Not only is she one of around only 400,000 World War II veterans still living, she’s a member of an even smaller group — living female World War II veterans.

Published October 31, 2019

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Local Marine from World War II laid to rest

MOUNT CLEMENS/HOLLY — They didn’t personally know him, but over 50 people paid their final respects to a Marine killed in World War II.

Published October 21, 2019

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Former Fraser teacher, Air Force instructor reflects on life

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Bob Bondy has lived quite the life.

Published October 15, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe Shores to salute service members on Veterans Day

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — This year, Grosse Pointe Shores will honor residents who are veterans during a special service at City Hall at 11 a.m. Nov. 11, which is Veterans Day.

Published October 11, 2019

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Selfridge announces plans for 2020 air show

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Here’s to “The Next 100 Years.” Every three years, Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Harrison Township hosts an air show and open house.

Published October 7, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Utica resident, Korean War POW shares his experience

UTICA — The Korean War lasted just over three years. Raymond Shepherd spent all but a couple of months of the conflict as a prisoner of war, or POW.

Published October 4, 2019

Warren Weekly

Vietnam memorial honors those who died, didn’t return

WARREN — More than a dozen Vietnam veterans gathered in the atrium of Warren City Hall Sept. 30 to pay tribute to their fellow service members who couldn’t be there because they didn’t come back.

Ashley Beatty, middle, of Macomb Township, was awarded a scholarship from the Coast Guard Foundation. Beatty is the child of U.S. Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Jeffrey Beatty.

Published October 1, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb Township native awarded Coast Guard scholarship

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — As a way to help U.S. Coast Guard children pursue their goal of higher education, 128 scholarships were awarded Sept. 19 to students across the country.

Senior Master Sgt. Dan Klik, the oldest 127th Wing member, and airman Hailey Brewer, the youngest 127th Wing member, cut the Air Force birthday cake during a ceremony Sept. 18.

Published September 30, 2019

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Selfridge celebrates Air Force anniversary

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — A cake-cutting ceremony and steak lunch marked a recent birthday.

Published September 23, 2019

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Local veterans honored with memorial at senior living community in Clinton Township

FRASER/CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Military veterans who reside at Pine Ridge of Garfield got a nice surprise on the morning of Sept. 5.

Published September 20, 2019

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Mount Clemens Marine accounted from World War II

MOUNT CLEMENS — Over seven decades after the end of World War II, the remains of a local Marine were still unaccounted for.

Macomb Lutheran North senior Leyna Gatti recited former President George W. Bush’s 9/11 address to the nation as part of the 11th annual Patriot Walk. The remembrance is a collaboration between North and St. Peter Macomb.

Published September 18, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb Township schools commemorate 9/11

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The theme of the day was simple: “We still remember.”

The public can enjoy a free visit to a museum as part of Smithsonian magazine’s Museum Day promotion. Participating institutions include the Michigan Military Technical and Historical Society Museum in Eastpointe, pictured.

Published September 17, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Museum Day to offer the public a free day of culture, history

EASTPOINTE — People can expand their minds or broaden their horizons for free on Saturday, Sept. 21, thanks to Smithsonian magazine’s Museum Day program.

Sterling Heights’ Sterling Insurance Group recently donated $10,000 to Roseville Charity Vets Returning Home, a nonprofit that supports struggling veterans. In addition to a recent monetary donation, several employees of the Sterling Insurance Group volunteer at the Vets Returning Home nonprofit.

Published September 17, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Sterling Heights business makes big donation to Roseville nonprofit

ROSEVILLE — Roseville nonprofit Vets Returning Home recently received a $10,000 donation from Sterling Insurance Group, of Sterling Heights, to help veterans in crisis.