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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

