In retrospect, Dan Biske’s thought is to let it go.
The 79-year-old Vietnam War veteran believes that many others went through far more than he did.
“I just did my job,” he said about his time in the war. “I’ve been through combat areas, but was fortunate that nothing happened. The guys that went to war were ordinary guys, not trying to be heroes. It was rough for me all of those years to keep it quite, but I’m proud of what I did.”
Biske, of Grosse Pointe, has been part of the Men’s Club of Grosse Pointe for over 15 years. The club regularly meets at The War Memorial for fun, fellowship and festivities. In 2025, some of Biske’s artifacts from his military service were on display as part of The Long Vietnam War exhibit in the Patriot Gallery. The exhibit, in partnership with the Grosse Pointe Artists Association, explored the complexities and history of the Vietnam War…