Sunday, May 25 1:30 p.m.: Shelby Twp Memorial Day ceremony, at the municipal park (24 Mile Rd and Van Dyke). Monday, May 26 9 a.m.: Mt. Avon Cemetery (Downtown Rochester, 2nd St and Wilcox), Memorial Day ceremony. 10 a.m.: Rochester-Rochester Hills Memorial Day Parade, starts at the Mt. Avon Cemetery, proceeds down Harding to Livernois, ending at the Veterans Memorial Pointe. Grand Marshall is Toni Deaton. Peggy and Ed Kralik of Operation Yellow Ribbon will also … [Read more...]
American House Senior Living Communities and Crittenton Home Care to Celebrate Soldiers May 21
May 19, 2014 by Leave a Comment
In a press release from Crittenton Home Care, it was announced that they are partnering with American House Senior Living Communities to celebrate Memorial Day early, with a patriotic ceremony on May 21 at American House Elmwood at 2251 W. Auburn Road, in Rochester Hills. The celebration, held the Wednesday before Memorial Day, begins at 1 p.m. with opening remarks from Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan Barnett, with reflections on Memorial Day. Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 154 President Brian … [Read more...]
Healthy grilling tips for Memorial Day
May 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Turn those grills on; it's BBQ season! As we kickoff the summer season with the long holiday weekend, here are some fun and healthy tips to use when grilling for your family and friends this Memorial Day. Clean your grill: For starters, make sure to clean your grill. Cleaning your grill will greatly reduce carcinogen build-up and will help enhance flavors to give you a top-notch turnout—your meal! Keep an eye on the time: Second, don’t leave your food on the grill for … [Read more...]
The cost of celebrating Memorial Day
May 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment
If you know my family then you know that Memorial Day is a particularly emotional holiday for us. It isn’t about an extra day off of work. It isn’t about barbecues with our friends. It’s about remembering a beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin, friend and his sacrifice for our country. My dad’s older brother, Bill, was killed in action (KIA) in the Vietnam War. Not only did Bill sacrifice his life for our country, but also my grandparents gave up their son; my dad and uncle gave up their brother. … [Read more...]
