A crowd of several thousand veterans, families, friends and the general public are expected to attend a Memorial Day Ceremony honoring deceased veterans interred at the Great Lakes National Cemetery. The Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly will host the 11th annual observance, set for 1:00 p.m. Sunday, May 29. Brigadier General David G. Bassett, U.S. Army, Program Executive Officer Ground Combat Systems will be the keynote speaker. There will be patriotic music by Men of Grace. The … [Read more...]
Veterans Day Ceremony to Honor All Who Served
October 26, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Veterans, their families, friends and the general public are invited to attend a Veterans Day ceremony honoring all who served in the armed forces of our country. The Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly will host the observance, set for 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 11. Fred M. Mester, retired Sixth Circuit Court Judge and Army veteran will be the keynote speaker. The ceremony will feature patriotic music by New Century Chorale and Grand Blanc High School Chorale. Presentation of colors, … [Read more...]
Patriot Guard Riders to participate in the Third Annual Fallen Soldier March
April 30, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by Gold Star Mom Teri Johnson to stand a flag line at the Great Lakes National Cemetery to show honor and respect to our active duty service members marching and our fallen Heroes laid to rest at the cemetery. This will be the Third Annual Fallen Soldier March taking place on May 3, 2014 at 9 a.m. sharp. The march will step off from the VFW post 4642 in Linden, Michigan and proceed 13 miles to the Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly. A ceremony … [Read more...]
