DEARBORN, Michigan – The Wall That Heals, the traveling half-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., is coming to Dearborn Oct. 25 – 29 for around the clock public viewing.For 30 years, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. has been an iconic image of the Vietnam War, serving as a revered space to remember, … [Read more...]
Veterans’ Picnic Moved From Flooded Park
DEARBORN, Michigan – The Dearborn Allied War Veterans Council has moved its Veterans Family Day Picnic on Sunday, May 29 to Fort Dearborn American Legion Post 364 on 3001 South Telegraph Road in Dearborn.The event is open to all veterans and will be held from 1 pm to 6 pm.The move is necessary because of flooding at Ford Field Park, after heavy rains … [Read more...]
Vet Committee Plans 2011 Memorial Day Parade
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 … [Read more...]
Grand Marshal is Real Life DJ From Good Morning, Vietnam!
DEARBORN, Michigan – The Grand Marshal for the Memorial Day Parade is an iconic figure from the Vietnam War, Adrian Cronauer, the man best known as the high-energy DJ portrayed in the movie Good Morning Vietnam!Cronauer is an appropriate choice for this invitation from the Dearborn Allied War Veterans Council (DAWVC) because the theme of the 2011 parade … [Read more...]
Dearborn Veterans Announce 2010-2011 Officers
DEARBORN, Mich. - The Dearborn Allied War Veterans Council (DAWVC) on Oct. 20 held an installation ceremony to honor the organization’s 2010-11 officers. The new commander is Craig Tillman (front row, center.) Also shown in the front row are Senior Vice Commander Tom Wilson (left) and Junior Vice Commander Lisa Schiffer (right).Shown in the back row … [Read more...]
Daniel L. Ryder Named Veteran of the Year
DEARBORN, Mich. – The Dearborn Allied War Veterans Council (DAWVC) has selected the 2010 Dearborn Veteran of Year: Vietnam War Army veteran Daniel L. Ryder.Ryder will be honored during the City’s official Veterans Day ceremony, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 11, in the City Council Chambers at Dearborn City Hall. The public is invited and encouraged to … [Read more...]