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Memorial Day 2009 in Metro Detroit

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This monumental by Marshall Fredericks is on the north wall of what was the Veterans Memorial Building. It symbolizes both sacrifice and victory. Today the building is the UAW-Ford National Programs Center.

Originally called Decoration Day, Monday May 25, 2009 is a day to remember the brave men and women who have died serving our nation. To date, Michigan has lost 167 service members in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.

To remind Americans of the true meaning of Memorial Day, the “National Moment of Remembrance” resolution was passed on December 2000. This resolution asks that at 3 p.m. local time all Americans “remember and reflect on the sacrifices made by so many to provide freedom for all.”

Metro Detroit Memorial service for Monday, May 25 by city:

BELLEVILLE

11 a.m.: Thunder Rolls in Belleville. A Memorial Day motorcycle ride and tribute. Registration and line up begins at 11 a.m., ride starts at 1 p.m., Memorial service after all riders arrive at about 2 p.m. at Belleville’s Veterans Memorial in Horizon Park. $10. Each paying rider will receive a pin.

Wayne County Community College, 9555 Haggerty. 734-697-5090.

BIRMINGHAM

10 a.m.: Memorial Day Ceremony. At Memorial Plaza.

Birmingham City Hall, 151 Martin. 248-644-1800.

DEARBORN

9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. : Civil War Remembrance. More than 400 re-enactors will bring Civil War History to life. Commemorations, special exhibits and presentations and hands-on activities. $22, $21 seniors age 62 and older, $16 ages 5-12, ages 4 and younger and members free.

Greenfield Village
20900 Oakwood
313-271-1620

10 a.m.: Dearborn’s 85th Memorial Day Parade. “Patriotism Past & Present” theme parade starts at Michigan Ave. and Greenfield, running east to Schaefer. Flyovers by military aircraft including a flyover by F-18 fighter aircraft will kick off the event. Michael E. Thornton, a retired United States Navy SEAL and recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor will serve as Parade grand marshal.
Downtown
313-943-2285

GROSSE POINTE FARMS

10 a.m.: Grosse Pointe War Memorial’s Memorial Day Service. Veterans of all wars honored. Joint service color guard and rifle salute by the VFW Bruce Post Ritual Firing Team. “Reflections: The American Funeral,” a traveling museum that honors the memorial services of veterans and prominent American, will also be on on exhibit.

Grosse Pointe War Memorial
32 Lake Shore Drive
313-881-7511

GROSSE POINTE WOODS

10 a.m.: Memorial Day Program. “Circle of Honor,” music by Mel Stander and “The Gentlemen of Swing.” Sponsored by the Grosse Pointe Woods Historical Commission. Veteran’s Memorial Parkway, Vernier at Mack.

HARBOR BEACH

9 a.m.: Memorial Day Parade and Service. 9 a.m. service at Rock Falls Cemetery for military honors, 10 a.m. parade.

Harbor Beach Chamber of Commerce

146 S. Huron Ave.
989-864-3124

KEEGO HARBOR

9:30 a.m.: Keego Harbor Parade and Memorial Service. Lineup starts at 9 a.m. on Cass Lake road.

Veteran’s Memorial Park

Cass Lake and Orchard Lake roads
248-875-9773

LEXINGTON

11 a.m.: Memorial Day Parade V.F.W.-Lexington.

Downtown
810-359-8804.

MARYSVILLE

10:30 a.m.: Memorial Day Parade.
Marysville City Park, Gratiot
810-364-9366.

MILFORD

11 a.m.: Memorial Day Parade
Downtown
248-684-9719

NORTHVILLE

10 a.m.: Memorial Day Parade.
Downtown
248-348-1490

NOVI

10 a.m.-Noon: Memorial Day Parade and Celebration. The parade will travel west on Ten Mile to the Novi Civic Center. Ceremonial presentation honoring veterans after parade. City of Novi, Ten Mile & Haggerty.

PLYMOUTH

8:30 a.m.: Memorial Day Parade
Downtown
734-455-1453

PORT HURON

11 a.m.: Memorial Day Parade. Veteran and civic groups, classic cars clubs and local high school bands are among the participants. Downtown. 810-987-9565.

RICHMOND

10 a.m.: Richmond VFW Annual Memorial Day Parade. Event begins at the Richmond High School parking lot. Route runs on Main from Division Road north to the Richmond Cemetery. Free.
Downtown
586-727-1436

ROYAL OAK

9 a.m.: Memorial Day 2009 Parade
Downtown
248-246-3065

STERLING HEIGHTS

9:30 a.m.: Sterling Heights Memorial Day Parade. The event begins at city hall with a Memorial Day ceremony, followed by the parade that will travel south on Dodge Park Road. Free.
Sterling Heights Civic Center, Dodge Park Road at Utica Road
586-264-4878

TROY

11 a.m.: Memorial Day Observance. At Veteran Memorial Plaza. A day to honor veterans with memorializing speeches, music and reflection, laying of Memorial wreath and more. Major General Scott West will serve as keynote speaker.

Troy City Hall
500 W. Big Beaver
248-524-1147

11 a.m.: Memorial Day Polar Bear Remembrance Ceremony. Includes full tribute with military flyover and 21-gun salute. White Chapel Memorial Cemetery
621 W. Long Lake
248-362-7670

WALLED LAKE

11 a.m.: Memorial Day Parade. The parade will start along Walled Lake Drive and follow a route leading to Pontiac Trail heading east to Maple Road, then ending at City Hall, followed by a Veterans Memorial ceremony to honor those who have served in the armed forces.

City of Walled Lake
E. Lake Drive
248-624-4847

WATERFORD

10 a.m.: Memorial Day Parade. Waterford, Dixie Hwy. and Sashabaw.

YPSILANTI

9 a.m.: Memorial Day Parade.
Riverside Park
Huron & Cross
734-480-3974