APRIL 28 • 2022 | 19

MY PERSONAL
REFLECTIONS
I am a proud patron of
JWV Post 510 and enjoy
the ongoing privilege of
sharing time with the
WWII veterans who I have
come to know so well. I am
also a past board member
of The Michigan WWII
Legacy Memorial who
continues to consult with
the current leadership on
media relations.
I cannot adequately
describe the feeling I had
witnessing the wonderful
gathering at the April 7
groundbreaking of The
Michigan WWII Legacy
Memorial.
I have long envisioned
the day when our Michigan
WWII veterans and “Rosie
the Riveters” could stand in
Memorial Park to see with
their own eyes that their
legacy of sacrifice, both on
the war front and home
front, would forever be
secured by this awe-inspir-
ing tribute.
It is incumbent upon
us to harness the enthu-
siasm and momentum
derived from the Phase I
groundbreaking to propel
the memorial project onto
future phases. From indi-
vidual brick paver dona-
tions to corporate sponsor-
ships, every contribution
builds upon the memorial’s
foundation.
Let the April 7 ground-
breaking be the catalyst
that will one day soon
allow the treasured
Michigan members of our
Greatest Generation to
return to see this memorial
mission accomplished.

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