24 | JUNE 29 • 2023
OUR COMMUNITY
Commander
of JWV Post
474, helped
carry the
organization’s
banner and
was proudly
followed by
his wife, Vicki,
the Adlers’ two
sons, Mark
and David, and
David’s 6-year-
old son Oliver.
Adler served
in the U.S.
Army during
the Vietnam
era.
Adler’s sons attended
to honor both their father
and their veteran grandfa-
ther Louis, who was one
of three brothers who
served simultaneously
during WWII. Their dedi-
cation was taken to a new
level when they proudly
joined their father’s post as
patrons.
“Our father’s military ser-
vice has always been an
incredibly important part
of his life. As a member of
the JWV, he continues to
serve his country,” David
said.
“Now, as patrons for
the JWV,” Mark said, “we
remain proud to honor his
service and the service of
so many courageous vet-
erans.”
Ed’s mom got out of
Germany just one month
before the Nazis took her
parents and disabled sister
from their family home. They
were murdered at Chelmno,
the first mass extermination
camp. She came here and
built a new life.
“Ed is one of the most
patriotic and grateful peo-
ple I know,” said Vicki.
“He feels he owes his
mom’s safety, his exis-
tence and the legacy of
our family to the United
States. My participation
in JWV activities is mean-
ingful and being in the
parade with my sons and
grandson was an amazing
experience of patriotism
and teaching Jewish val-
ues.”
“My dad repaired hun-
dreds of jeeps while he
was in the Army during
WWII,” said Adler. “And it
was my honor to care for
the members of the 82nd
Airborne Division when I
was an Army doctor during
the Vietnam era.
“I am proud that Jews
are a visible part of the
veterans’ community and
that our sons play a role
as patrons of the JWV. Our
6-year-old grandson had
fun walking in the parade.
I hope he remembers it for
a long time.”
Art Fishman was this year’s Grand Marshal at the
Royal Oak Memorial Day Parade.
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