APRIL 28 • 2022 | 15

A March in the Park

PROUDLY, AT EVERY TURN DURING
THE FESTIVITIES, THE JEWISH
COMMUNITY’S PARTICIPATION

WAS ON FULL DISPLAY.

scenes featuring nine statues. (See sidebar, next page)
Honored guests at the groundbreaking included
WWII veterans and original “Rosie the Riveters,” as well
as more than a dozen military organizations, including
the Tuskegee Airmen, American Legion, Veterans of
Foreign Wars and Disabled American Veterans.
A swell of patriotism was felt by all upon the arrival of
active servicemen and women from the Air Force, Coast
Guard, Navy and Merchant Marines. Plus, there was
an impressive outpouring of support by more than two
dozen current and former local, state and U.S. elected
officials in attendance.
Proudly, at every turn during the festivities, the Jewish
community’s participation was on full display.

JEWISH WAR VETERAN SUPPORT
The Jewish War Veterans, Department of Michigan
(JWV) was announced as one of three lead sponsors
for the day’s events, along with Beaumont Health, and
Pegasus Entertainment, David Grossman, owner, who

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JWV Chief of Staff Donald Schenk, WWII veteran Art Fishman and
JWV Commander Dr. Edward Hirsch

FACING PAGE:
WWII veterans and
original “Rosie the
Riveters” break
ground on the
memorial.

THIS PAGE:
Artist’s rendition
of the memorial by
Moiseev/Gordon
Associates, Inc.,
Royal Oak.

JIM HOUSE, WINDING TRAIL PHOTOGRAPHY