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The Wall That Heals – Coming to Dearborn – October 25-29

October 3, 2012 By News Release

Photo Credit: Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund

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...]

Filed Under: Community, Featured, Government Tagged With: Chamber of Commerce, City of Dearborn, DAV, DAWVC, Ford Motor World Headquarters, VVMF

Veterans’ Picnic Moved From Flooded Park

May 28, 2011 By News Release

Ford Field Flood

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...]

Filed Under: Community Tagged With: DAWVC, Ford Field

Vet Committee Plans 2011 Memorial Day Parade

May 23, 2011 By News Release

The committee is headed by DAWVC Commander Craig Tillman (center). Other members are (from left) Phil Smith, Gary Tanner, Greg Price, George Harvey, Lisa Schiffer, Tom Wilson, John Ruselowski and Tom Houle.

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...]

Filed Under: Community, Government, History Tagged With: DAWVC, Memorial Day

Grand Marshal is Real Life DJ From Good Morning, Vietnam!

May 11, 2011 By News Release

Adrian Cronauer, best known as the DJ portrayed in the movie Good Morning, Vietnam! Will be the grand marshal of Dearborn’s Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 30. The parade begins at 9:30 a.m.

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...]

Filed Under: Community, Government Tagged With: DAWVC, DPMO

Dearborn Veterans Announce 2010-2011 Officers

November 9, 2010 By News Release

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...]

Filed Under: Community, Government Tagged With: DAWVC, Ronald Haddad

Daniel L. Ryder Named Veteran of the Year

November 5, 2010 By News Release

Daniel Ryder

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...]

Filed Under: Community Tagged With: Daniel L. Ryder, DAWVC, People

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