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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