Tag: Veterans

  • Memorial Day

    NORTHVILLIANS, Today, it’s truly my honor & pleasure to share a few words about Memorial Day. During my childhood, the remembrance ceremony at Rural Hill Cemetery was the most important part of the weekend for our family. Patriotism was “part & parcel” to our lives growing up.  My mother was born on Armistice Day, the…

  • Veterans Day

    NORTHVILLIANS, The next topic in our Remembrances Series will center around Veterans Day activities through the years. In the following weeks we will look at past Santa Parades and Thanksgivings in town before we transition to the Holiday Season.   Now let’s look at remembrances around Veterans Days through the years: Keep that Northville Faith! Brian TurnbullMayor…

  • Rosie the Riveter

    NORTHVILLIANS, This week, we will explore our community’s connection to the World War II efforts through the eyes of the women in town … especially the impact of our local “Rosie the Riveters” and their stories afterwards.  Let’s take a look at the stories of women in our community who served in various capacities during…

  • 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…

  • Veterans Day

    NORTHVILLIANS, This week the Chamber will honor our Northville Military Veterans through the banner program, which pictures our vets on several light poles around downtown.  Accordingly and with great respect, I will look back on those who have served our community and our country. We have 24 Civil War veterans in the Oakwood Cemetery alone…

  • Memorial Day

    NORTHVILLIANS, As we ready ourselves for the coming Memorial Day weekend, I believe it’s up to all of us to remember those who have fallen defending our rights & liberties for our Country, State, and the City we love.  With the pandemic still in our midst, the Memorial Day parade & activities to honor our…