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Media Alert: Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids to Host Tribute to Fallen Heroes

Media Alert: Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids to Host Tribute to Fallen Heroes

LANSING, Mich.- Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) and Michigan Veteran Homes (MVH) will hold a tribute in recognition of Memorial Day for our fallen heroes at the Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids (MVHGR) at 2 p.m. on May 30, 2021 at 3000 Monroe Avenue, NE, Grand Rapids.

The tribute, held on the day historically recognized as Memorial Day, will include a ceremony to honor the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of the freedoms Americans hold so dear. Remarks will be led by U.S. Army Brigadier General Scott Hiipakka, assistant adjutant general of the Michigan Army National Guard; Theresa Robinson, past commander of the United Veterans Council of Kent County; Bruce Johnson, DAV representative; Bruce Kalish, chaplain of the MVHGR; and Father Peter Vu, chaplain of the MVHGR and pastor of Saint Mary Magdalen Parish in Kentwood.

The ceremony will include a posting of the colors led by the Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids Member Color Guard, a rifle salute and Taps led by the Kent County Veterans Honor Guard and music by the Belmont Armory 126 Army Band and soloist Valerie Holstege. Media are requested to set-up prior to 1:30 p.m. and follow all COVID-19 protocols on-site.

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