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Remember Our Greatest Generation

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ach month I "attempt" to bring some levity to my
We are the board of the Michigan WWII Legacy Memorial,
column; an opportunity I'm very grateful to have.
charged with raising funds to build a lasting tribute to Michigan's
However, please forgive me if this week I put humor
WWII veterans and those who worked on the home front, like
on hold. In as much as I would love to dedicate
Rosie the Riveter. The memorial will be located in
500-plus words to satirize the wedding of Kim
Royal Oak's Memorial Park at 13 Mile Road and
Kardashian and Kanye West, there's a "slightly" big-
Woodward. Both the Michigan Senate and House of
ger historical event taking place; though Kim and
Representatives have officially recognized the memo-
Kanye would probably disagree.
rial as Michigan's official tribute to our state's unique
By the time this week's Jewish News is in your
contribution during WWII.
hands, we will be marking the 70th anniversary of
Friday evening, June 6, for one night only, there will
D-Day.
be a special viewing of Saving Private Ryan at 7 p.m. at
June 6, 1944. The words of Dwight D. Eisenhower
the Emagine Royal Oak theater to benefit the Michigan
just prior to the invasion:
WWII Legacy Memorial. We gratefully thank Emagine
"Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen of the Allied
Entertainment for its sponsorship. Your purchase of
Alan
Expeditionary Force! You are about to embark upon
a $19.44 ticket includes the cost of admission, with
Muskovitz
a great crusade, toward which we have striven these
proceeds helping fund the creation of this breathtak-
Jewish News
many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The
ing, multipurpose destination. You can learn more and
Columnist
hopes and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere
purchase tickets under the Events Tab at
michiganww2memorial.org or at the door.
march with you. In company with our brave Allies and
brothers in arms on other fronts, you will bring about
No matter what your schedule allows this June 6,
the destruction of the German war machine, the elimination of
somehow, someway, take time to reflect on the meaning of the
Nazi tyranny over the oppressed peoples of Europe and security for
70th anniversary of D-Day. Watch a special program on the
History Channel or PBS. Ask a family member or friend of the
ourselves in a free world."
While it is incumbent upon us to never, ever forget the sacri-
Greatest Generation to share a story. Heck, you can even Google
fice of our Greatest Generation, we have our work cut out for us.
it.
I worry because of the few people I witnessed lining
I think you'd agree that we are living in times where our
Woodward during last year's Veteran's Day Parade; I counted less
national holidays have become more about sales on washers,
than 20 observers. Hundreds of veterans marched passed vacant
dryers and automobiles than they have about our history. Don't
curbsides.
misunderstand. I'm not asking you to refrain from saving a few
I worry because at this year's Memorial Day service at
bucks, I'm just asking you to remember that D-Day stands for
Machpelah Cemetery in Ferndale, our Jewish War Veterans,
much more than "Deep Discounts:'
members of the Ladies Auxiliary and other attendees of their
God bless America, and God bless our Greatest Generation.
generation made up the majority of the small number gathered
Alan Muskovitz is a writer, voice-over/acting talent, speaker, emcee and
to pay their respects.
a regular guest host on the Mitch Albom Show on WJR AM 760. Visit
I'm proud to be part of an effort that is working tirelessly to
help preserve the memory of the generation that saved the world. his website at laughwithbigal.com .

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