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Ortonville VFW Post 582 honored local veterans at its Sixth Annual Purple Heart Program in August at the Brandon Township Library.
Ortonville VFW Post 582 members and Purple Heart recipients Duane Getzmeyer-Vietnam, Don Kengerski-Korea and Ron Allen-Vietnam were presented a flag that flew over the capitol and a certificate from Rep. Slotkin’s office, according to the VFW Post.
This year’s program honorees also included two local veterans who paid the ultimate price for their country and were awarded the Purple Heart. They are Vietnam veteran Melvin McArthur and Operation Enduring Freedom PFC Joseph A Miracle. McArthur was a friend and classmate of Vietnam veteran and VFW Post 582 Cmdr. Dennis Hoffman at Brandon High School. McArthur was killed in Vietnam by a roadside land mine returning from a mission.
Veteran Army Captain Justin Quisenberry talked about Joseph A. Miracle from Ortonville, who gave his life in Afghanistan in 2007. He was a machine-gunner and the convoy he was in was ambushed. Because of his heroic actions fending off the enemy, he paid the ultimate price and was awarded the Purple Heart. Miracle’s mother Judy Miracle, a Gold Star Mother, was in attendance.
Boy Scout Troop 139 performed a flag retirement ceremony at the end of the program.
For more information about the Ortonville VFW Post, call Dennis 248-627-1065.
Oakland County Veterans Resource Fair is Sept. 8 in West Bloomfield Twp.
The Oakland County Veterans Resource Fair is from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, Sept. 8, at the Orchard Mall 6445 Orchard Lake Road West Bloomfield Township. Representatives will be on site to serve all veterans, active duty, guard and reserves, and their families with resources including free nonperishable food boxes and the following:
• Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic-scheduling free dental appointments.
• Detroit VA Healthcare System-offering registration help and exams for non-enrolled veterans.
• Dorsey College Cosmetology Program—Hairstylists will be on site giving free haircuts to veterans.
• Oakland County Veterans’ Services will provide information and claims assistance regarding veteran’s benefits and give away $50 Meijer gift cards. To be eligible, recipients must be a veteran and Oakland County resident and must present a copy of DD214.
• Oakland Community Health Network to address any behavioral health issues and concerns, including behavioral health needs for children.
• Oakland County Parks and Recreation to give out free annual vehicle permits.
• Oakland County Michigan Works! to provide veterans and their families with career planning, training programs, job search resources and the opportunity to meet with an employment specialist.
• Oakland County Housing and Neighborhood Development will be available to help residents with housing counseling and more.
• VA Suicide Prevention will provide free gun locks.
• The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency will print DD214’s on site.
• Ride SMART will provide information about their veterans’ transportation program.
Admission to the fair is free. Registration is required at bit.ly/3RlhKnO. For more information, email Tyrone Jordan at [email protected] or call 248-285-8016.
Orion Veterans Memorial Patriot Day ceremony is Sept. 11
The Orion Veterans Memorial Patriot Day ceremony is at noon Sunday, Sept. 11, at 532 S. Broadway, at the northwest corner of Lapeer Road and Odanah, Lake Orion.
The event honors fire fighters, police officers, EMS and military who have dedicated their lives to protect our freedoms and liberties; those serving today and those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001.
Patriot Day, also known as the National Day of Service and Remembrance, honors the memories of those who lost their lives on this day.
Speakers for the event include Orion Township Fire Chief Robert Duke, Lake Orion Police Chief Harold Rossman and Oakland County Sherriff’s Office Orion Substation Lt. Darren Ofiara.
In case of rain, the ceremony will be at the Orion Center, at 1335 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/events/591969169104741 and www.orionveteransmemorial.com/patriots-day.
Upcoming events
• West Bloomfield Parks welcomes all West Bloomfield and area veterans to join them for their free monthly Veteran Meet Up for September-Medicare for Veterans from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Sept. 7, at 4640 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield. Learn about plans specifically designed for veterans to put money back into their Social Security check each month. Veterans are welcome to bring a guest. Advance registration required, call 248-451-1900.
• Highland-White Lake-Milford VFW Post 9914 to host a Steak and Rib Dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, and Auxiliary to host a Country Breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon, Sunday, Sept. 11, at 3200 N. Duck Lake Road in Highland Twp. The cost of the steak dinner is $16, ribs $16, combo $18, fish $12, All-u-can-eat breakfast is $8. The post would like to increase its membership. For more information, call 248-887-9914.
• Milford American Legion Post 216 to host Bingo from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, at 510 W. Commerce Road, Milford. For more information, call 248-684-9919.
The Oakland Press is interested in all veterans events in Oakland County. Please send info. in the body of an email with subject line “Veterans Affairs” to Sharon Longman at [email protected]. Allow two weeks’ notice for scheduled events and include a phone number for readers to call for more information.
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