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“100 Years of Heroes” Event to Honor Michigan's Veterans

Guests to enjoy Hometown Heroes display, live music, dinner and more

FRANKENMUTH, MICHIGAN – November 1, 2018 - The Michigan Heroes Museum and Military Families United are proud to announce the “100 Years of Heroes” Event, Honoring Michigan Veterans, on November 10, 2018 at the Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi, MI 48734.

This dinner event, sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, will include a Hometown Heroes Display featuring Metro Detroit area stories from World War I to modern day. The event will also feature music by “The Governor’s Own,” 126th Army Band, Frank Beckmann as Master of Ceremonies, and SSG Travis Mills as the keynote speaker for the evening.

Individual tickets may be purchased at Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/100-years-of-heroes-tickets-50273562579

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You may also sponsor tables by contacting John Ryder at The Michigan Heroes Museum (989) 652-8005.

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Military Families United (MFU) Honor. Support. Serve.

MFU is an organization that Honors The Fallen, Supports Those Who Fight, and Serves Their Families. The National Gold Star Family registry, a program of Military Families United has the first comprehensive on line database of all that have died on the battlefield since WWII. By allowing family members and friends to leave tributes about their loved-ones lives, this website ensures their memories live on and future generations will know their stories. It is important that others know not just that they died in a War but how they lived!

Michigan Heroes Museum (MHM) Honor. Respect. Remember.

Everyday The Michigan Heroes Museum shares the personal stories of heroism, leadership and sacrifice - sometimes the ultimate sacrifice - of ordinary Michigan men and women thrust into extraordinary circumstances. The museum believes that sharing this heritage is vital to understanding our past and preserving our future.

Together

These organizations are proud to work together in order to help the citizens of Michigan better understand the historical and present day sacrifices of our State’s servicemen and women. In order to continue the outreach of both Military Families United and The Michigan Heroes Museum, we need your support. Please plan on attending and learn what your Michigan heroes have sacrificed for you, and continue to endure on your behalf.

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