LANSING, Mich. (News 10) – Thirteen Michigan veterans were inducted into the Michigan Military and Veterans Hall of Honor for their service to the nation and state.
The ceremony was held Friday afternoon at the Michigan History Museum in Lansing.
Honorees recognized for service
Dr. Robert Near, president of the Michigan Military and Veterans Hall of Honor, said the event is about highlighting the honorees’ stories.
“Michiganders have great and amazing stories going back to the Civil War. A lot of just phenomenal things that haven’t been shared. We want to help continue to promote patriotism, and not just patriotism but the legacies left behind by families and individuals from our state. We just want to make sure everybody knows that their story matters,” Near said…