Patriotism/Military

Published April 2, 2018

Local veterans receive medals from U.S. representative

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Donald Secord was 17 when he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1946. It might have been after the end of World War II, but Secord still traveled the world as a fireman first class.

Published March 9, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Veteran, special education teacher honored as parade grand marshal

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Organizers of the 66th annual St. Clair Shores Memorial Day Parade are getting ready with the announcement of this year’s grand marshal, Vito “Bill” Pellegrino.

Published March 9, 2018

Warren Weekly

From peacetime production to the Arsenal of Democracy

WARREN — Many things changed when the U.S. entered World War II in December 1941. Facing a new year with conflicts raging on the far side of two oceans, American industry clamored to retool, as the military geared up for the daunting task of equipping its war fighters for head-to-head combat with foes who, at the time, were vastly better equipped and had the Allies outgunned.

Published March 1, 2018

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Tuskegee Airmen honored at Selfridge

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Selfridge Air National Guard Base officials honored current and late members of the Tuskegee Airmen during a formal ceremony led by the base’s Cultural Diversity Council on Feb. 27.

Published February 23, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Bills aim to support memorial for state’s World War II vets

WARREN — More than 600,000 Michiganders served at home or abroad in the armed forces during World War II. Most returned to raise families and help build their communities. We’ll never know how the stories could have ended for the thousands who never made it back.

Published December 12, 2017

Grosse Pointe Times

War Memorial holiday celebration to honor veterans, first responders

They put themselves in harm’s way to protect the lives of others, so The War Memorial is giving a special gift to veterans, current service members and first responders, along with their family members.

Published November 16, 2017

West Bloomfield Beacon

Local veterans honored in ceremony in West Bloomfield

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Though it was a day early, local veterans living at the American House senior living center were honored by the West Bloomfield Police Department Friday, Nov. 10.

Published November 14, 2017

Southfield Sun

Southfield recognizes veterans in annual ceremony

A medley of patriotic songs floated through the air Nov. 9 as veterans of each U.S. military branch stood to honor their divisions.

Published November 14, 2017

Rochester Post

Veterans Pointe celebrates 20 years

Twenty years ago, a group of committed city employees and volunteers decided to pay tribute to those who served their country and gave their lives.

Published November 14, 2017

Shelby - Utica News

Vietnam vets, Vietnamese student meet at Veterans Run

Three faces beam at the camera in a photo taken at Shelby Township’s Veterans Run on Sunday, Nov. 5.

Published November 14, 2017

Woodward Talk

Active-duty military, veterans spend day with Berkley High students

As part of its yearly Veterans Day tradition, Berkley High School brought in active-duty members of the military and veterans to meet and talk with students for a day.