Tag: Patriotism

  • Arsenal of Democracy

    NORTHVILLIANS, As we all remembered on Sunday D-Day of June 6th, 1944, this moved me to talk about the “Arsenal of Democracy” in the Detroit area, which begins our Patriotism series this month. This week, we will explore our community’s connection to the war efforts, then examine the impact of our local “Rosie the Riveters”…

  • American Legion

    NORTHVILLIANS, Last week I wrote about the Memorial Days in Northville over time.  This past Saturday, I met with some local volunteers and Scouts from Troop 755 that were placing flags on the final resting sites of our fallen warriors.  On Memorial Day, it was my great honor & privilege to speak at the VFW…

  • Memorial Day

    NORTHVILLIANS, Monday (Memorial Day) is the day Northvillians, and all Americans, pause to remember the men and women who have given their lives in defense of our freedoms.  Communities around the nation will hold parades and will have solemn ceremonies.  Locally, we will gather at 11:00 AM at our Veterans Memorial area of Rural Hill…

  • Independence

    NORTHVILLIANS, Happy post-Fourth of July! As we engage in a (pandemic-related) summer, I thought I’d reflect on what our independence really means after a weekend of celebrating the birth of our nation. Independence & Freedom – That’s what we’ve defended and fought for the last 244 years.  As the Declaration of Independence states, ”We hold these truths…

  • Fourth of July

    NORTHVILLIANS, Happy Fourth of July Weekend – summer is now in full swing! As we ready for a unique (pandemic-related) Holiday weekend, I thought it would be interesting to look back at yester-year celebrations & what used to be going on in this town we love: Summing it up, Northville has always been a summer…