DEARBORN, Michigan – Dearborn’s 87th Annual Memorial Day Parade, the oldest continuous parade in Michigan, presents a special tribute to those who served and died in the Vietnam War, in this 50th anniversary year of the conflict. Parade at 10:30 a.m. - Monday, May 30, 2011 The parade begins at 10:30 a.m. and travels Michigan Avenue from Greenfield Road to Schaefer and includes 80 military and community groups, five flyovers, special guests and military vehicles. The Dearborn Allied War Veterans Council, led by 2011 Commander Craig Tillman, organizes the parade with support from … [Read more...]
Vietnam Era Helicopter to Conduct Flyover
May 25, 2011 By 1 Comment
DEARBORN, Michigan – The 2011 theme of Dearborn’s Memorial Day Parade May 30 is the Vietnam War, and a powerful symbol of that conflict will play a prominent role when a Vietnam-era Huey flies over the parade route. The Huey was an icon of the Vietnam War. More than 7,000 of these aircraft were used by all branches of the military and are still readily recognized by sight and the unique “whop, whop, whop” sound of the helicopter blades. The restored chopper, pilots and other Vietnam memorabilia are from the non-profit organization Huey 369 out of Peru, Indiana. The … [Read more...]
Vet Committee Plans 2011 Memorial Day Parade
May 23, 2011 By 1 Comment
DEARBORN, Michigan - The Dearborn Allied War Veterans Council (DAWVC) has organized powerful events for Memorial Day in honor of Vietnam veterans. The main events are on Monday, May 30, along Michigan Avenue in east Dearborn. A ceremonial funeral procession begins at 9:30 a.m. and the parade follows at 10:30 a.m., with a solemn service at about noon at the War Memorial at City Hall Park. … [Read more...]
Dearborn Allied War Veterans Council Hosting Veterans Family Day Picnic May 29
May 23, 2011 By 1 Comment
DEARBORN, Mich. – The Dearborn Allied Veteran’s Council will be hosting a “Veterans’ Family Day” at Ford Field Park on Sunday, May 29. The event is open to “all veterans of all eras” and will be 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Local blues singer Curtis Sumter of the Curtis Sumter Project, who is known around town for his association with the Jaime Coe Band and The Reflections, is set to perform. Memorial Day Parade Grand Marshal Adrian Croanauer, the military DJ whose life inspired the movie “Good Morning, Vietnam!” is scheduled to appear as well. “What’s Up Dawg?”, a … [Read more...]
Civil War Reenactors Gather at Greenfield Village
May 28, 2010 By 1 Comment
DEARBORN, MI - Civil War Reenactors from across the country are gathering at Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan this weekend to celebrate Memorial Day - and remember America's Civil War. The special Civil War Remembrance will take place May 29-31. The video shows highlights from last year's Civil War re-enactment. It's promoted as "Greenfield Village’s most treasured signature event." "Memorial Day weekend is filled with high emotions and vivid experiences as we honor veterans who fought and died to preserve our nation’s freedom. More than 450 military reenactors … [Read more...]
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