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Memorial Day Parade Honors Vietnam Veterans

May 29, 2011 By News Release

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 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, History Tagged With: Memorial Day, Vietnam vets

Vietnam Era Helicopter to Conduct Flyover

May 25, 2011 By News Release

Huey 369

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 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Government, History Tagged With: Memorial Day, parade, Vietnam

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

Dearborn Allied War Veterans Council Hosting Veterans Family Day Picnic May 29

May 23, 2011 By News Release

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 … [Read more...]

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

Civil War Reenactors Gather at Greenfield Village

May 28, 2010 By Jonathan Light

Civil War Re-enactment at Greenfield Village in Dearborn, MI

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 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community Tagged With: Civil War, Greenfield Village, Memorial Day, The Henry Ford

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