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What can I do to make it bet- ter?" You already have, Art. I can't keep up with this guy. When Art Fishman wants something done, it gets done! I saw Art a few weekends ago, taking a lead role as an organizer at the Walk for Israel in West Bloomfield. He even volun- teers to help people park their cars at the Woodward Dream Cruise! I assure you, I take more naps than him, if he takes one at all. What an inspiration. My journey to reach out to Jewish war veterans made a stop at the Holocaust Memorial Center (HMC), where Stephen Goldman, the executive director, has proven to be an invaluable resource, gra- ciously sharing his wealth of experience in the construction and fundraising phases of building the memorial. Ironically, at the time of our initial meeting, plans were well under way at the HMC to build a lasting tribute to Russian and American Jewish WWII veterans. To know Goldman is to know that he views every project that continues to preserve and inform about the WWII experience worthy of his and our community's support. I know for certain that if "we" build it, "they" will come, and I can say without reservation that the Michigan WWII Legacy Memorial will have a "wow" fac- tor. It will be a destination location. The memorial will tell the "who, what and where" of the Michigan WWII story; from the war front to the home front. Pillars will represent how Michigan supported the war effort through sacrifice, service, industry, labor, personal commitment and change. A large, walk-able map of Michigan will illustrate the unique contributions our state made for securing victory. The memorial's architect, Michael Gordon of Moiseev/Gordon Associates, whose father was a veteran, has provided incred- ible leadership and vision. During a recent interview on WDET-FM, Michael eloquently stated that it is "important to honor [our veterans] and to create a space of celebration so that this space has purpose into the future; because what they fought and died for was the freedom for us to enjoy the lives we have:' Then there are the statues. They will be breathtaking. Created by local sculptor Larry Halbert, three dramatic, life-sized scenes will depict land, sea and air per- spectives of the war and how they connect with the home front here in Michigan. One scene will show airmen preparing to take flight as Rosie the Riveter works on manufacturing their plane at the Willow Run Assembly Plant. There will be a "Walk of Honor" displaying engraved messages and remembrances on brick pavers that have been purchased to sup- This scale model of Rosie the Riveter by sculptor Larry Halbert shows the commitment of women in the workforce during WWII. port the Legacy Memorial. Plus, a dra- matic "Wall of Stars" will forever remind us of the Michigan soldiers who paid the ultimate price. Peaceful, Not Somber For all the solemnity of this subject, the Michigan WWII Legacy Memorial will not be a somber place. Yes, at appropri- ate times, it will be a place of reflection, a place to remember, a place to educate future generations. But Michael Gordon said it best: It must also be a place of "cel- ebration" — a celebration of the Michigan men and women, both here and abroad, who selflessly stepped up to take on the task of saving our nation, our freedom and the world. So, what would a great project like this be without a pitch, right? Hang in there with me. We need help and a lot of it. Not one penny to build this magnificent memorial will come from taxpayers. But every penny raised will make a difference. It's estimated that we will need $4 mil- lion to make our dream a reality; this includes an endowment to maintain the memorial. We are a grassroots, roll-up- your-sleeves organization, but we are making progress. And we will succeed. It's virtually impossible to find a Michigan resident whose family wasn't touched by WWII. And now the time has come to build a lasting tribute to our Michigan soldiers and workers so that we will always have a place to cherish this state's unique and incomparable role dur- ing a war that forever changed the destiny of the Jewish people. If we build it, they will come. And when we build it, we will all be proud. To learn how you can be a part of this great legacy, too, visit wwwmichigan WW2memorial.org. Thank you. ❑ Alan Muskovitz is a writer, voice-over/acting talent, speaker and emcee. Visit his website at laughwithbigal.com and "like" Al on Facebook.