MI Torchbearer

06/04/2026

Please come attend a great event.
Rolling Thunder Inc. Michigan Chapter 5 is an awesome group of people helping veterans and their families every day. Plus they are a lot of fun. If you can't attend please share and help support this event.

Please share this event that our chapter is hosting. Thank you

06/04/2026

Passing the torch! With our fancy new torch. Thank you Michelle Hatfield - GSHOM

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

Young girls honoring Fannie Mcclendon today...some girls see themselves in young Fannie and realize how bright their future can be, some are amazed after watching or reading about The Six Triple Eight and some little ones just think of Fannie as one of their best friends and think it's great to have a legend as a BFF.

06/02/2026

Before school ends, students are creating thank-you packages for members of our Greatest Generation—and tomorrow is officially Major Fannie Griffin-McClendon Day!

Fannie served in WWII and, at 105, is the last living member of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion. The "Six Triple Eight" was the largest group of Black servicewomen to serve overseas during World War II. Their critical mission was to clear a massive backlog of mail, restoring a vital connection to loved ones and boosting morale across the European theater.

Now we are sending Fannie mail.

Along with video messages, the kids are sending special gifts to brighten Fannie's day, including LED lights so Fannie can look at the stars at night no matter where she is and decorations and a necklace chosen just for her--she's very fancy. Hollywood has made movies about Fannie and her sisters, but our children simply think of her as a friend, role model and an inspiration. Just as Fannie wants it--always reachable for our children. She is a remarkable woman.

06/02/2026

Friends, could you please wish our friend Rosie Angie a Happy 103rd Birthday 🎈🎂🎈🎂🎂🎈🥳.. Angie has been celebrating throughout the week and I'm sure she would love to hear from you.. if you need joy in your life follow Angie..
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANGIE...WE LOVE YOU..

Adventures of Rosie Angie

06/02/2026

Original Rosie the Riveter Becomes a Girl Scout at 104 years old! Rosie Fran Masters sent us a video for the Girl Scouts just a few months ago and we knew we had to act.

And look what Girl Scout Troop 60078 and Michelle Hatfield - GSHOM made happen yesterday!

Fran got her wish. She's a Girl Scout at 104 years old! Congratulations Frannie!!!

06/02/2026

We made History with the launch of the first-ever Rosie the Riveter Girl Scout badge thanks to two amazing women.

This milestone happened because two extraordinary women believed it could—Michelle Hatfield and Darlene Soave. Two women who NEVER seek accolades, but oh how they deserve them.

This badge is the result of a year-long friendship and partnership with Michelle Hatfield - GSHOM and Girl Scout Troop 60078 From celebrating WWII veterans’ birthdays and supporting Toys for Tots, to cheering up homebound veterans through the Girl Scout Heroes Program and spending time with our Rosies, Michelle and the girls were always there—through the ups and downs.

Darlene Soave is the reason we have a home for all our Greatest Generation Youth Mentorship endeavors. Darlene has been supporting the Greatest Generation and veterans for years without a word to anyone. From keeping Military Legends from losing their homes, to ensuring their medical needs are met, Darlene has stepped up in silence during very difficult moments in the later years of our heroes' lives.

And the women (and men) who helped make this day so special...THANK YOU

Ryan MacLeod, you don’t help, you make magic and are one of the most selfless people we have ever known.

Female Veterans and warriors - Ryan MacLeod, Kate Melcher, Hannah Shaner and Cathy Rayl -Thank you for standing by our young girls during their American Flag presentation--female excellence with enormous hearts.

Jessica Osborn, you are a warrior of philanthropy, friendship and mentorship –to children and us.

Rosie Rose, Our first Torchbearer and CONSTANT supporter of children and women. We love you.

Tanya Blehm, no matter how busy you are, you stop to help with our behind the scenes digital hiccups

Bethany Walter and FLAG–distance and last minute changes could not stop you and the girls from supporting us and the Rosies. We don't want any milestone moments without you.

And our team, Aunt Fannie, Remi & Aurora, Greg and Andrea –saying you are the best is an understatement.

Whether you brought the magic like a flyover, stood by our girls through their Flag presentation, helped the girls earn their badge, supported the mission behind the scenes, or simply let us know you were there to help, you made this day extraordinary with selflessness.

And to Lisa, Diana and Mary, thank you for sharing your moms with the world, especially our youth.

We have more fun photos and videos, but today is a day of gratitude for these ladies. (and Remi and Greg)

Proper thanks to our flyover team upcoming too!
We honored the warriors of yesterday and inspired the leaders of tomorrow. ❤️🇺🇸✨

06/01/2026

Last week, our local Honor Flight had their second mission of 2026. Of course, that means the mailbox is full this week with incredible replies from our Veterans. These are the stories you’ll never find in a book.