Every day an average of 22 military veterans and one person on active duty dies of suicide in the U.S.
It’s a statistic that not everyone knows, but Holly resident Jeff Myers wants to change that.
Most of them are friends already so it’s just something really comfortable for them,” said organizer Chelsie Petrusha.
Vietnam Moving Wall Memorial Visits Holly, Prompting Tears and Spurring Memories (Kristin Watt, Aug. 12, 2022) Holly, MI – On August 4th, 2022 the Vietnam Moving Wall arrived in historic Holly, Michigan. The wall was transported to its temporary home, poetically displayed across from the Karl Richter Campus, named after heroic hometown fighter pilot, who…
The ceremony included a series of elected officials, local veterans, and local US Postal Service leaders excited about the honor.
Remember when you could meet your family as you walked off the plane at the airport. Hopefully that day will happen again soon.
The grants can be used for eligible food, utility, property taxes and personal care expenses.
Military Library Opens in Holly, Named for Departed Veteran and Volunteer (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 24, 2018) Holly, MI- Scott Dudek spent his years after serving with the Navy in the Persian Gulf War working to support veterans and their families. He promoted the American Legion Post 149, taught high school history, worked at the…
Creativity Connects Veterans and Community at Holly Art Show (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 18, 2018) Holly, MI – When people think of veterans, many words and images come to mind, but artistic is not usually one of the first. But the volunteers at the Holly Area Veterans Resource Center know better. “Veterans are here, and…
Creativity Connects Veterans and Community at Holly Art Show (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 18, 2018) Holly, MI – When people think of veterans, many words and images come to mind, but artistic is not usually one of the first. But the volunteers at the Holly Area Veterans Resource Center know better. “Veterans are here, and…
Free Veterans Family Picnic in Holly Sept. 10 Holly, MI – The Holly Area Vertarans Resource Center and Holly American Legion Post 149 is hosting a free picnic that includes food, bounce house, music, playscape, facepainting and other fun and games for families of those in active military duty including National Guard and Reserve,…
War Dogs Memorial Provides Resting Place for Valiant Canines (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 27, 2017) Lyon Township, MI – Though dogs are often known as man’s best friend, they can also be some of the strongest tools for staying safe in battles, discovering bombs and drugs, leading the blind, comforting the ill and many other…
Holly Area Veterans Center Opens (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 24, 2016) Holly, MI – Frustrated by long drives and long wait times, veterans and their supporters in Holly got together to create the Holly Area Veterans’ Resource Center inside the Karl Richter Community Center at 300 East Street. “The idea was not to take over…
Community Shares Christmas Love with Madison Heights Area Vets (Guest View by Merri Busch, Dec. 19, 2015) Madison Heights, MI – Today was the Veteran Luncheon sponsored by the Madison Heights Methodist Church! Tons of food, gifts for all the vets and food baskets to go. And, a guest speaker from the US Dept of…
Honor and Sacrifice: Veterans Day in Madison Heights and Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 11, 2015) On a day to honor those who have served in the military, events in Madison Heights and Ferndale demonstrated that Veterans Day is more than just a day of patriotism. It is an opportunity to understand what service and…
Traveling Vietnam Memorial at Ferndale Library June 6 (event listing, June 1, 2015) Michigan Vietnam Memorial June 6, 2015 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Ferndale Area District Library 222 E. Nine Mile Road 248-546-2504 Free / All Ages Welcome FB: https://www.facebook.com/events/1646604342236784/ The Ferndale Area District Library is proud to host a traveling memorial honoring…
Each year on Nov. 11 at 11:11am members of the Ferndale Memorial Association, Ferndale Elks, Hangin’ with the Heroes and other residents gather at the Memorial Mall on Livernois to pay homage to United States Veterans, and those of allied nations as well.
The new program that has Flores excited is the Oakland County Veteran’s ID Card. For just $10 a vet can get a plastic identification card indicating that they served in the military. Before the ID cards, vets would be required to show their DD214 paperwork and state-issued identification or driver’s license to take advantage of services for veterans, including government programs and store discounts.
Each year The Veteran’s Memorial Association hosts a Veteran’s Day Observance at Memorial Park on Livernois. The service recognizes those who have served in the armed forces. The memorial bell is rung at 11am, a prayer said along with the Pledge of Allegiance, and speeches and poems read in honor of those who served.