Patriotism/Military

State Sen. Michael D. MacDonald, R-District 10, right, reads a Senate proclamation in honor of the 100th birthday of Joe Wisniewski, right, at American House Sterling Meadows Dec. 6.

Published December 17, 2019

STERLING HEIGHTS — Marion “Joe” Wisniewski, 100, a longtime Warren resident who now lives at American House Sterling Meadows, said his mother, a widow, tried to keep him out of the war when he was drafted in 1943 at age 24.

Published December 5, 2019

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Lawmakers urge new Air Force secretary to select Selfridge for F-35s

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Michigan’s congressional delegation members continue advocating for the F-35 mission at Selfridge.

Published December 2, 2019

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Pearl Harbor survivor: ‘It felt like the whole island shook’

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Russell Shields was one of the first Americans to open fire on Japanese forces in World War II.

Published November 19, 2019

Royal Oak Review

Veterans Day speaker highlights mental health

ROYAL OAK — On Nov. 11, dozens of people overflowed out of the small meeting room at the Royal Oak Public Library, where the city’s annual Veterans Day ceremony was moved due to blizzard-like conditions.

Published November 18, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Cheyenne hosts first Veterans Walk of Honor

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — This Veterans Day, Nov. 11, over 20 veterans with family members who attend Cheyenne Elementary School in Macomb Township participated in the school’s first Veterans Walk of Honor.

George Schulte, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, listens with his wife, Carol, as YMCA Wellness Director Mark Losinski, a retired member of the Army National Guard, speaks about Schulte’s service Nov. 11.

Published November 18, 2019

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

St. Clair Shores veteran honored for service half a century late

ST. CLAIR SHORES — As the nation took a day to honor those who have served or are serving in the military, the Lakeshore Family YMCA took a moment to honor one of its own members who served in the United States Air Force but was never recognized for the honor.

Published November 18, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Soldier who students wrote letters to visits them on Veterans Day

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A classroom at a school in Shelby Township received a surprise visit from a soldier on Veterans Day.

Published November 14, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Vet receives honor for contributions

MACOMB COUNTY — Pat Daniels wakes up every day and tells other vets, “I got your six.”

Published November 12, 2019

Southfield Sun

Southfield celebrates veterans in ceremony

SOUTHFIELD — There are many ways to honor those who served in the military, but the simplest way is to just say “thank you,” according to Gerald Houston, chairperson of the Southfield Veterans Commission.

On Nov. 7, Pat Daniels, center, was recognized as the Macomb County Board of Commissioners’ 2019 Veteran of the Year. The 67-year-old from Clinton Township served in the Army in the Vietnam War.

Published November 12, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Veterans Commission chairman selected as BOC’s first Veteran of the Year

MACOMB COUNTY — It was acknowledged as a long overdue gesture. At the Nov. 7 Macomb County Board of Commissioners, or BOC, meeting, the board recognized Pat Daniels as the Macomb County Board of Commissioners’ 2019 Veteran of the Year.

Published November 8, 2019

Warren Weekly

Local students, educators salute veterans

WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS/CLINTON TOWNSHIP — A former Warren Consolidated Schools student who served 19 years in the U.S. Marine Corps was to be buried with military honors Nov. 12, after press time, at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.

Published November 6, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Veterans continue to navigate a post-military existence

METRO DETROIT — The plight of the American military veteran is all too real. Now, they and others are standing up for veterans.

Published November 5, 2019

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak Historical Society Museum to present D-Day exhibit

ROYAL OAK — From Nov. 10 to Jan. 11, the Royal Oak Historical Society Museum will host its latest exhibit, which focuses on the Allied invasion of Normandy, France, also known as D-Day, during World War II.

The Michigan Military Technical and Historical Society will host a used book sale on two weekends in November. The event is open to the public and will offer a wide variety of books for low prices.

Published November 5, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe museum to host used book sale

EASTPOINTE — The Michigan Military Technical and Historical Society is inviting the public to join it for its used book sale.

Published November 4, 2019

Sterling Heights Sentry

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.