DEARBORN, Mich. – A face to every name. That’s the desire of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF), which seeks to remember each American lost in the war as an individual by showcasing photos of them. That mission also describes the challenge accepted by Dearborn teacher Lisa Lark. In May 2010, she began an initiative to put a face to every … [Read more...]
Vietnam Era Helicopter to Conduct Flyover
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...]
Dearborn Allied War Veterans Council Hosting Veterans Family Day Picnic May 29
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...]