Monday, November 12, 2012
The monument was unveiled during a Veterans Day ceremony on Sunday morning.
They came together on an unseasonably sunny, warm November day in Wyandotte to remember. The project began more than a year ago. That’s when several veterans, residents and city leaders decided a Vietnam veterans memorial was long overdue in the city. Constructing a monument made of black granite and engraved with the names of those Wyandotte residents who had lost their lives in the Vietnam War was going to be no easy task in these tough economic times. “We really had to ask the community," committee member Edward Gorecki said. “We had canisters up in many businesses and held several fundraisers. And, just as we had hoped, the great people of Wyandotte answered our call.” Wyandotters came through with flying colors, raising more than $52…
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Monday, July 30, 2012
A car show started the daylong event, followed by food, live bands and silent auction prizes.
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Monday, July 30, 2012
A day of music, cars and food raised some money Saturday at Yack Arena for the Wyandotte Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The popular cover band, Fifty Amp Fuse, kicked off the entertainment and was followed by Sean Z and Benny & The Jets. Local photographer Anthony DeCuir, who served in Vietnam from 1971-72, captured part of Saturday's event on video.
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Friday, July 27, 2012
Sean Z and Benny & The Jets also will play at Saturday fundraiser at Wyandotte's Yack Arena.
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Friday, July 27, 2012
A day of music, cars and food is on tap Saturday at Yack Arena to raise money for the Wyandotte Vietnam Veterans Memorial. There also will be silent auctions and raffles throughout the event. The main event runs from 2 to 10 p.m., but a classic car show gets under way in the parking lot at 11 a.m. Judging begins at noon, with trophies being awarded to the winners. The popular cover band, Fifty Amp Fuse, kicks off the entertainment from 2 to 4 p.m. Sean Z takes the stage from 4 to 7 p.m., followed by Benny & The Jets from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door. For more information, call 734-324-4540.
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Thursday, June 7, 2012
Volunteers raised $2,300 during a Wednesday night Pay It Forward fundraiser at Sports Brew Pub.
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Thursday, June 7, 2012
Volunteers raised $2,300 for the installation of the Wyandotte Vietnam Veterans Memorial during a Wednesday night Pay It Forward fundraiser at Sports Brew Pub. They served as guest hosts, servers, bussers and bartenders from 6 to 10 p.m., with all tips and 10 percent of sales going toward the veterans memorial. “We appreciate everyone from the community that came out to support the cause," said Janelle Rose of Willow Tree. She and her husband, Peter of Chelsea Menswear & Shoes, organized the event, along with Patt Slack of River's Edge Gallery and Tom and Dianne Woodruff of Downriver Stone Design. Natalie Rankine, director of Wyandotte's Downtown Development Authority, and Heather Thiede, the city's special event coordinator, also assisted…
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Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Volunteers will serve as guest waitstaff from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday at Sports Brew Pub.
They're not promising great service, but the volunteers who will be working at Sports Brew Pub on Wednesday are pledging a good time will be had by all who stop by. Several Wyandotte business owners are joining forces for a Pay It Forward fundraiser to benefit the Wyandotte Vietnam Veterans Memorial. They'll be serving as greeters, hosts, waitresses and bartenders from 6 to 10 p.m., with all tips and 10 percent of sales going toward the veterans memorial. “We have a strong business community in Wyandotte," said Janelle Rose of Willow Tree. "When a good cause comes along, you only have to ask.” She and her husband, Peter of Chelsea Menswear & Shoes, are organizing the event, along with Patt Slack of River's Edge Gallery and Tom and Dianne …
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Volunteers are hoping to raise $25,000 to have the monument installed by Veterans Day, Nov. 11.
A Friday bake sale at Bishop Co-Op Senior Apartments helped volunteers surpass the $10,000 collection mark for the Wyandotte Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The cookies, brownies, pies and cakes brought in $908, bringing the total donations collected so far to $10,113, Mayor Joseph Peterson said. He praised Marge Roberts, who lives at the senior high-rise and coordinated the bake sale. Several other fundraisers and sales of paver bricks have brought in the rest of the money. Tom Woodruff, owner of Downriver Stone Design, is spearheading the project on behalf of the Vietnam Veterans of America. He and his wife, Dianne, presented the city with a piece of artwork to display at City Hall until the permanent monument is created and installed at the …
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
The monument will be placed at the east end of Superior at Van Alstyne, across from Bishop Park.
Ground was broken Tuesday afternoon at the future site of the Wyandotte Vietnam Veterans Memorial, which will sit at the east end of Superior at Van Alstyne. A dozen veterans representing six organizations have pledged to raise upwards of $25,000 to construct the monument in honor of the 10 Wyandotte soldiers who died while serving in Vietnam. For more on the project, read the full story.
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KEN HOLEZKI
10:23 pm on Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Being part of the Vietnam Veterans committee was a very special feeling for me. I really felt we were bringing our brothers back to rest at home. I am also very proud how all of us worked together like a team and accomplished what we wanted to do. Thank you to all the other committee members, WE DID IT!!! Ken Holezki Vietnam 1969-1970. VFW Post 1136 more ›