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9/11 Service of Remembrance planned at The War Memorial  
Alex Szwarc Alex Szwarc

9/11 Service of Remembrance planned at The War Memorial  

Join with family, friends, and community members as The War Memorial commemorates the 23rd anniversary of 9/11. This will be a moment where all people can come together in solemn remembrance of and solidarity against the hatred that fueled the deadliest terrorist attack in U.S. history.  

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‘Queen of the Blues’ excited for War Memorial performance
Alex Szwarc Alex Szwarc

‘Queen of the Blues’ excited for War Memorial performance

Get ready for a rockin’ time with your dancing shoes. On Aug. 7, Detroit’s “Queen of the Blues” Thornetta Davis will put on a show not to be missed at The War Memorial. Davis’ appearance comes as part of The War Memorial’s SummerFest concert series.

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Retired Brig. Gen. Doug “Odie” Slocum brings book talk to The War Memorial
Alex Szwarc Alex Szwarc

Retired Brig. Gen. Doug “Odie” Slocum brings book talk to The War Memorial

Shortly after summer officially begins, The War Memorial is excited to host a book talk with a local author and retired Air Force general.

On Thursday, June 27, retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Doug “Odie” Slocum will speak about his new book “Violent Positivity.” The book was released in February, published by Slocum.

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SummerFest returns at The War Memorial
Alex Szwarc Alex Szwarc

SummerFest returns at The War Memorial

The War Memorial is excited to announce the lineup for SummerFest 2024 at our beautiful lakeside campus. SummerFest 2024 features War Memorial favorite Dave Bennett, party band Cancel Monday, Detroit’s “Queen of the Blues” Thornetta Davis, and Jimmy Buffett tribute band Air Margaritaville.

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Rise Above Exhibit coming to The War Memorial as part of D-Day commemoration
Alex Szwarc Alex Szwarc

Rise Above Exhibit coming to The War Memorial as part of D-Day commemoration

A unique exhibit will soon enhance the D-Day anniversary experience at The War Memorial.
The War Memorial is proud to host Rise Above - a traveling exhibit and immersive mobile movie theater featuring two original short films detailing the Tuskegee Airmen and Women Airforce Service Pilots and obstacles they overcame in flying — and fighting — for their country. The exhibit, presented by the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Red Tail Squadron, will be open to the public from June 5-8.

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War Memorial becomes a food donor with Food Rescue US-Detroit
Alex Szwarc Alex Szwarc

War Memorial becomes a food donor with Food Rescue US-Detroit

The partnership between the two nonprofit organizations began in mid-April. It includes The War Memorial being a food donor for Food Rescue Detroit, meaning that leftover food from The War Memorial will be picked up by Food Rescue Detroit volunteers and taken to area social service agencies like food pantries, shelters, and veterans service facilities.

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War Memorial partners with American Legion Post 372
Alex Szwarc Alex Szwarc

War Memorial partners with American Legion Post 372

American Legion Post 372 is now headquartered and will have its regular meetings at The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms. Previously, the Post did not have an official meeting space. The partnership began in early April.

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Maria Miller named President & CEO of The War Memorial 
Brett Pulte Brett Pulte

Maria Miller named President & CEO of The War Memorial 

After a thorough search, The War Memorial has announced Maria Miller as the President and CEO, after serving nearly seven months in an interim role. The Grosse Pointe War Memorial Association Board of Directors placed a vote of confidence in Miller to guide the Grosse Pointe Farms nonprofit organization for the foreseeable future.

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