VVA Chapter 154

05/28/2026

Dear Associates
Here are the costs for AVVA jewelry: (see sample)
1 1/4" or 1" Dangle Earrings are $10 each
Post or clip-on are $8 each
2" pin will be$10
Please respond to [email protected]
We want to see how many would be interested in purchasing any.
Your order would have to be paid for before the order could be placed, as the monies has to be Venmoed.

05/25/2026

Today we pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. We owe them an indescribable debt. We honor the memories of those we have lost.

05/25/2026

https://biggeekdad.com/2026/05/carry-the-load/

Nathan Hanson shares his song “Carry The Load” to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

05/24/2026

... a good reminder of what Memorial Day is all about -- GARY PURCELL

A touching tribute to Navy Gunner Loyce Deen Edward who was Killed In Action during World War Two.

05/23/2026

On Monday, May 25, the chapter, chapter Honor Guard and Associates will be participating in the Memorial Day ceremonies at Resurrection Cemetery. Mass will be held by Father Michael Quaine of St. Michael Catholic Community. He will preside over a beautiful Memorial Day Mass at Section 55, at 10 a.m. The gathering will be tented and situated amidst the gorgeous greenscape of Resurrection Cemetery.

After Mass, for community fellowship, delicious refreshments will be served. We will then head over to the American Veterans Memorial for the dedication of veteran tablets at 11:30 a.m. Please try to show up to support the chapter and the Honor Guard to honor the fallen and the Gold Star families.

At 3 p.m. we will gather at Freedom Hill to honor Macomb County's 150 who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam and honor all veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice in all wars and conflicts and their Gold Star families. Thank-You

The vet center will be closed on Memorial Day and reopen Tuesday May26th at 9am. -- GARY PURCELL

05/23/2026

May 27th 9:00 am to 3 pm for each senior and one companion. No need to register.
Complimentary activities and features include:
Bingo tent with prizes
Senior Resource Area
Train and carousel rides
Cookies, lemonade and water
Relaxing, informational tram tours
Animal engagements hosted by our care staff
Live entertainment

05/20/2026

In honor of Memorial Day Weekend, the USPBL would like to offer all military veterans and their family members free tickets to our games on Friday, May 22 and Saturday, May 23. We have attached a flyer with details on both games that can be shared with all military veterans with respect to this weekend's games.
Dana Schmitt
President
[email protected]
C: 248-227-0131
7525 Auburn Road, Utica, Michigan 48317

05/19/2026

This Memorial Day, we remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

Their sacrifice deserves more than a moment of reflection.

It asks something of us.

Because remembrance is not just about looking back. It’s about how we choose to carry their legacy forward.

In the days ahead, we’ll invite you to stand with the veterans who came home and still need support, care, and advocacy.

This Memorial Day, let remembrance become action.
With deep gratitude,
Tom Burke
VVA National President
VVA relies on the generosity of Americans like you—caring, compassionate people who believe in helping those who sacrifice so much—to serve the needs of countless veterans.

05/19/2026

There are only 2 meetings left before our summer break.

One happens to be this Wednesday, May 20th starting at 2:00 pm at the Veterans support Center.

We will be without our President, but we must go on.

Hope to see you then,
YOur AVVA Board

05/19/2026

MIA Update: The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced one burial update for a service member who has been missing and unaccounted for from World War II.

Update:
-- World War II Army Air Forces 2nd Lt. William E. Nevois, Illinois


There are no remains identification announcements for WWII, the Korean War, or the Vietnam War.

There are no burial update announcements for the Korean War or the Vietnam War.

Please share this information with others who may be interested in the subject matter.

Never give up,
Marty

(Ms.) Marty Eddy
Michigan Coordinator for the National League of American Prisoners & Missing in Southeast Asia (aka National League of POW/MIA Families)
~and~ Secretary/Treasurer, POW Committee of Michigan
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 248-214-6398