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Honor Flight Michigan appreciates all donations in support of our efforts to send our World War II Veterans to visit their Memorial in Washington D.C.
The donations listed below in our HONOR ROLL are in the amount of $300 or more and are acknowledged as providing at least one veteran an all expenses paid
trip to Washington. Should you wish to donate to Honor Flight Michigan, please click on the DONATION BUTTON on our home page.
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Ada Melvin-Weimer
($300) "Thanks to the veterans of the Greatest Generation and all vets who followed you! Thank you, thank you, thank you!"
Adrianne Marsh of Washington D.C.
$300.00 "To honor Air Corps Corporal Jerald Marsh, Navy Seaman John Hallitt & William Bernal"
Al Howells
"A vet sponsoring a vet."
Al and Nancy Nielson of Cedar Springs, MI
$400
Alaina Carter of Alexandria, Va
$400
Alfred F. and Sybil L. Giusti
" A donation for this great cause! Wonderful idea!"
Alfred W. McLean of Roseville, MI
In Honor of Philip J. Toia - "A small way for me to say 'thank you' to those who gave so much for my freedom."
Alice St.Clair
"Please accept my donation in honor of Bill St.Clair, 130th Naval Construction Battalion. (A Sea Bee.)"
Allan Whittemore of Farmington Hills
$350.00 "In memory of Col. William Savage, USAF"
Amel Schwartz Post 149, American Legion/b>
$500
American Legion Auxiliary Post 208 Kentwood
"Thank you for serving this great country of ours."
American Legion Charles Edwards Post 14 Birmingham/Troy
$600
American Legion Auxilary Unit 172 of Rochester, MI
American Legion Post Frank Wendland Post 253
$250
American Legion Post #426
$250
American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post #253
American Legion Post #322 - Saline, MI
$600
American Legion Post 141 in Howell
$1,000
American Legion Charlton-Polan Post 233 of Lake Orion, MI
$500
American Legion Battle Creek - Gen. George A. Custer Post
$1,400
American Postal Workers of Ferndale
$600 "To honor all WWII vets"
AmVets Post 1957, Adrian,Michigan
$684.00
AmVets Ladies Aux. Department of Michigan
Anonymous
Anonymous - White Lake Michigan
$300 "In honor of the men of the oilers and the tin cans."
Anonymous
($300) "From a veteran who recently went on an Honor Flight trip wanting to sponsor other veterans."
Anonymous
($600) "In memory of Henry and Harold Weber, who served our country in World War I and II."
Anthony Serino
$1,050
Antoinette Minni (wife)and Carmel DiPaolo (sister)
"In honor of Otto Minni, U.S. Army, who fought and was injured during the Battle of the Bulge."
Army Corps of Engineers
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B. Ellen Miller, a WWII Army nurse, of Lake Odessa
(200.00) "In loving memory of John C. Pentecost."
B.& M. Blackwell
"In honor of all WWII veterans from the AP World History students at Berkley High School."
Berkley American Legion
"This donation is given to remember and honor our WWII veterans, both living and deceased. Thank you for undertaking this wonderful project."
Bev and Dave Hughes
"In honor of my uncle, Bill Cox, who served in the Marines in WWII."
Big Boy Restaurants Int'l LLC
"In honor of World War II veteran Ben Hoste of Warren. When we heard you were looking for a picture of the memorial, we wanted to do something so you could see it in person. This donation is to help Honor Flight Michigan continue its effort."
Bill & Margi Halls of Pleasant Ridge
$350 "In memory of John W Halls"
Bill & Terry Schole of Berkley
$325.00 "In memory of our dads, Walter Scholes and Oliver Lewis, who served in WWII"
Bill Welch of Royal Oak
($900.00)
Bill Welch of Royal Oak
$1,000 "A Simple thank you to the veterans who sacrificed so much"
Billy, Joye and Cody
"In honor of our father, Charlie Weis, U.S.Army Infantry, Europe."
Birmingham Fire Fighters Association IAFF Local 911
($400)
Bloomfield Hills Rotary Foundation
$600
Bob Stewart
"In honor of my parents, Dallas and Georgette Stewart, who will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on August 2, 2007. While serving his country in the U.S. Army during WWII, my father was stationed in Oran, Algeria, North Africa. While there, he met my mother who was born and raised in the French colony. Mom immigrated to the United States in 1947 and they raised a family of six. Thank you to my dad and all the veterans from WWII who unselfishly gave of themselves for the freedom what we enjoy today."
Bosch RBNA/CA Associates
$350.00 To sponsor a veteran
Boy Scout Troop 326 of White Lake
($326): "We are honored to be allowed to provide this small token of our appreciation to the men and women who have gallantly served us in the cause of freedom"
Boy Scout Pack 1322
Salutes our WWII Veterans
Brenda Piekarski of Chesterfield
($300.00) "In honor of my father, Alex Siemienski, who volunteered and served in the Army Air Corps in WWII. Also remembering my uncle, Leonard Jagodzinski, and many unnamed relatives and friends on my father who also served. Thank you veterans and thank you Honor Flight Michigan for making this possible.
Brighton Area Schools of Brighton
$350
Brighton Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 4357
Bruce Findlay of Caro, MI
$450
Bushings, Inc.
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Calverley Supply Co, Inc.
Wholesale Heating & Air Conditioning Supplies.
Carl W. Griesmer
"I wish to commend Commander Bud Wease of the Royal Oak American Legion Post 253 and the membership for making the trip to the WWII memorial possible for the WWII veterans. I had the privilege of attending the dedication of the memorial and was very impressed. I personally cannot take advantage of your generosity due to my wife's serious illness. I do hope that our new veterans won't have to wait as long for recognition, in view of the fact that they are all volunteers. Thank you again for your remembrance."
Carolyn (Berryman) Bruckner of Royal Oak
"Honoring those injured or lost in military service to the United States, remembering especially Richard C. Berryman of Ferndale, a tail-gunner lost during the Coral Sea battle, and fervently wishing for world peace."
Carolyn K. and Carl J. Morehead of North Branch
Cathy Zimmerman
"I would like to adopt a veteran -- my neighbor and friend, Al Howells, who served in the Army in the Pacific. This is also in memory of my father, Frederick A. Naas, an engineer gunner in Army Air Corps European Theatre. His first mission was on D Day. While he was in the service he was shot down and escaped through the underground with the help of the French."
Celia Feld
"This is to honor my father, George A. Feld, who passed away June 21, 2006, at the age of 85. My dad served in the U.S. Army in Japan during WWII. We were honored to be present at his funeral service where members of the Berkley American Legion presented full Honor Guard services with a flag presented to my mother, taps and a 21-gun salute. My dad donated his body to Wayne State University. After we receive his ashes, when they complete their studies, he will be interred at Great Lakes Cemetery in Holly. My dad had a purple heart and several other medals."
Cequent Towing Products
$463.00 with a special thanks to John Kroll
Charles Ainsworth of Savannah, GA
$300.00
Charles E. Bartlett
"In honor of Jack Becher (Veterans Council supervisor in Pontiac) for his professional guidance and care in getting assistance for my mother, Helen Bartlett, who recently passed away Jan.13, 2007. Also, on behalf of my father, Edgar E. Bartlett, a veteran who passed away Jan. 29, 1990."
Chet Muraszewski
"Safari Club International Southeast Michigan Bowhunters Chapter would like to sponsor a veteran's trip to Washington D.C. This is our way of saying thanks to the vets for defending our constitutional rights."
Children of George S Veach of Wayne
$300 "This is our Christmas gift to our father, WWII Veteran George S Veach"
Chris and John Ossenmacher of South Lyon
$300
Christine Brookins of Dearborn Hts.
$300 "In honor of our father, Stan Kowal, who served in the U.S. Navy during WW II in the Philippine Islands. We honor him and all veterans for their service to our country".
Chuck Hanshaw
"In honor of Bill Hanshaw, who served his country in WWII in the Army and in the Navy."
Clawson American Legion
($500)
Clawson Knights of Columbus Father John M. Lynch Council, No. 4188
($400): "To send more veterans to Washington D.C. with the Honor Flight. Our members thank you.
Cub Scout Pack 1607
Salutes our WWII Veterans
Cub Scout Pack 1604
Salutes our WWII Veterans
Curtis Luke
"In honor of my father, Edward James Phelan, who was in the U.S. Navy and served on the USS Gage."
Cynthia Mooneyham of Clarkston
$300 "In memory of my father, Clyde Daniel Mooneyham, a WWII veteran who died before he ever got a chance to see the memorial."
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D. Studzinski
$300 "In honor of my father Stanley Studzinski, who served with the 3rd Marine Battalion on Saipan and Okinawa.
Daily Tribune building tenants and American House-Royal Oak
($720) "In honor of Leonard and Nora Sims of Detroit for their service to our country during World War II. We hope you enjoy visiting your monument."
Dana Hinkins
$300.00
Daughter's of the American Revolution Ezra Parker Chapter - Royal Oak
$1,400.00
David Alford
($500.00)
David R. Weinberg & Effi P. Weinberg Foundation
$1000
David and Barbara Vanderhoff
($300): "In honor of my father, William M Frew."
Deb Spurr
"To honor my dad, Jim Tyrell, U.S. Army-Europe."
Delia A. (Flaim) Novak, Janice J. Novak and Jeanette V. Novak
(300.00) "In loving memory of Lawrence Novak (1919-77), a staff sergeant in the 101st Airborne Division (1942-45); Dennis Lawrence Novak (1952-2002, senior airman, USAF (1978-1984)."
Dennis Andrezejak of Royal Oak, MI
$650.00
Denis Dengate
($500): "In honor of my father who served in WWII for six years"
Dennis J. and Leigh Ann B. Naas
"In loving memory of long-time Royal Oak resident, Technical Sergeant Frederick A. Naas, 397th Bomb Group, 596th Bomb Squadron, 9th Army Air Force. Sergeant Naas served in the ETO, flying 65 missions as engineer/gunner on B26 bombers. Incredibly, the first of these missions was on D-Day (June 6, 1944) meaning the 65 missions were completed in the less than one year between D-Day and VE-Day (May 7-8, 1945)."
Detroit Region of the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA)
Diane Bert of Bloomfield Hills
Dick and Rosemary O'Malley
"To honor The Greatest Generation."
Disabled American Veterans South Oakland Chapter 19
$1,000.00
Donald and Adair Calder of Royal Oak
Don Kebler of Caro
$300.00
The Donald R. Olsen Family
$1000 In loving memory of their father, Donald G. Olsen, who served in the Navy/PTO.
Donald D. and Karen L. Williams
"In memory of William D. Williams, a WWII vet."
Dr. and Mrs. Michael Morykwas of Winston-Salem, NC
$1000 in memory of their uncle, Alex Bank
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Edward Garcia-McDonnell of Dearborn Heights
$500.00 "In honor of my dad, Miguel Garcia, Army Air Corps; aunt Charlotte Volland, Navy Wave; and uncle Bill Volland, Navy Wave and uncle Bill Volland, Navy."
Eleanor Ott Eskola
"Given in honor and in memory of members of the Royal Oak High School class of June 1941 who served in the Armed Forces during WWII."
Elizabeth and Bill Kincannon and family
"In memory of my dad, Floyd Showers. He was able to go to the groundbreaking, but wasn't able to go to the dedication. He would have loved the memorial."
Ellis Hicks of Prudenville
$300
Erin Industries, Inc. of Walled Lake
$1,000 In memory of US Navy Seabee Joseph C. Lesnek
Ernest Scalzi Sr.
"A vet sponsoring a vet."
Estate of Maria Deren through the Royal Oak Schools
($3,000)
Eugene Greek of Waterford
$500 "In memory of Paul Biere (Navy), Harold LaBrosse (Marines), William Van Gorder (Air Force)"
Eugene Greek Family of Ortonville
$500 "In honor of Eugene Greek, Air Force, who went on the November 2007 flight to Washington DC"
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Farmington Elks Lodge - Farmington Hills
$400
Fenton Lions Club
$300
Fisher Family of Royal Oak, MI
$300
Francis E. O'Hala and Francine M. Knowles
"In honor of John Charney, Windber, Penn."
Frank and Cottimae Barrus
Frank Wendland Squadron Post 253
Fred Nunnold
($600) "I was fortunate to be one of the veterans on the June 2 flight. The crew of guardians is to be commended for their efforts in making the trip a huge success. All the veterans were very pleased. Without the guardian assistance and wheelchairs, many of us would not have been to get around due to our limited walking ability. Best wishes from my three sons, who want to show how important this program is to us veterans and our families."
Fred Waggoner of Sterling Heights
$300.00 "In memory of Marshal Wenslow."
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Gary D. Foster
General Dynamics Land Systems Employee Association
$638.00
George and Sandra Rychlinski
George Hollister - Fayetteville, GA
$350
Gerald G. Schmidt
"This donation is to honor my brother, Tom, for his service to our country during World War II."
Ginny Mlinaz
$300.00 "In memory of my husband, Steve, who passed on July 2, 2006. He was so proud to have served in the U.S. Army Air Force. We were at the WWII memorial three years ago. He loved it."
Gloria J. Wojda
"Thank you for doing this for our WWII Veterans. We can never repay these men and women for the sacrifices they made for our freedom. Good luck and may God bless you."
Golden Age Club/Waterford
$600.00 In honor of their WWII veterans Cynthia Boyea,Jean Ketter and John Strock.
Gregg Matschke / LacTec USA
$300
Gwen MacIntyre
"In memory of Duncan MacIntyre, Robert Culver and Willis Case."
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Harold and Berthalou Born of Southfield
($300.00) In Thanksgiving for a memorable day on Aug. 4 with Honor Flight. The experience of seeing and visiting the WWII memorial and also Arlington and the changing of the guard will long be remembered. Thanks for the good company, those who went along to assist those needing help, and all that went into making the trip possible. My wife and I want to make it possible for another veteran to have the wonderful experience."
Hank Stonik, WWII veteran
$300 "In memory of Martin Stonik,his father and WWI veteran, and Stan Stonik,his brother and WWII veteran"
Harry J. Will Funeral Home of Livonia
$300
Hazel Park Lion's Club
Henry and Catherine Kinzey
Holly Academy Agency Fund
$600
Holy Family Regional School
Rochester Hills
$1,123.00 "To honor veterans who fought for the Freedoms we enjoy today"
Hon. Karen Tighe, probate judge in Bay City
($300): "In honor of her father Robert E Tighe, who spent 25 years publishing a newsletter to his 500 Army buddies from WWII. There now are only 86 left."
Stephen Huber
($1,440) For Stephen's Christian Service Project for his confirmation he held a cookie sale on Veteran's Day 2008. In addtion, he contacted friends and family members asking for donations to Honor Flight Michigan.
This project was close to his heart as the 8th grader's grandfather, Chester Michalak served in World War II.
Huntington Woods Neighborhood bottle and can drive.
$554.15
Huntington Woods Neighborhood Continuing Bottle and Can Drive
401.40 with contributions totaling more $1,000.
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Ilene Lanfear and family
($500.00) "In memory of Carl Lanfear, a true patriot and supporter of our brave troops. God Bless them and keep them safe. Carl would have loved to support this great project honoring our heroes of past wars."
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Jack and Patti Salter
"In honor of my three brothers, Al, Dick and Pat Salter, and my wife, Patti's two brothers, George and Cliff Cronin, who all served in WWII."
Jack and Pattie Salter
$900 "In honor of Patti's brothers, Cliff and George Cronin who received the Purple Heart during WW II, and my brothers, Al, Dick, and Pat who also served during WW II".
Jack T. Duncan II
Jack Wells of Bloomfield Hills
$300.00
James and Patricia Donley
James and Wanda Anderson of Troy
($300) "We would like to dedicate our donation in honor of Clarence V. Anderson, Carl E. Mattson and Robert Mattson, who served in Europe and the Pacific during World War II."
Jane C.S. Perrin and Karen S. Johnstone:
"In honor of the Tuskegee Airmen."
Jane Wyman
"My donation is dedicated to my father, Lewis Rutledge. Thank you for making the trip possible. He is really looking forward to it."
Janet & Leonard Rosenthal of West Bloomfield
$300.00
Jeffrey and Joanne Silagy
$350.00
Jennifer L. and David M. Gorczany
"In honor of Walter Mize (U.S. Army), Byron Roberts (U.S. Navy) and Tom Roberts."
Jim and Bonnie Robertson of Plymouth
$300 "In honor of the greatest generation from one grateful American veteran and his family."
Jim and Sharon Pouget
"Thank you for serving and giving us this country and opportunity. God Bless."
Joan B. Cole
"This contribution is to sponsor an honor flight for one veteran of WWII, with gratitude for their sacrifice for the sake of our freedom. In memory of my brother, James Linton Huard, USAF, who died July 12, 1972; and my brother-in-law, Nelson Cole, USN, who died July 12, 1967."
Joan Connell
$300 In honor of my father George A. Miller,br>
JoAnn Cheek Hazel Park
"In honor of my father-in-law, John Leadford. He is such a terrific man who raised a lovely family. I want him to see his war memorial. I have a lot of respect for those who served. That's why I was so taken with the T-shirt motto. Indeed, I do believe we would be speaking German if they hadn't gone off and fought that war on so many fronts so quickly."
Joan Connell
$300 in memory of her father George A. Miller, who flew with Honor Flight Michigan Oct. 13th.
Joanne K. Tollison
"In honor of my relatives who served in WWII. All are gone now, but I am forever grateful to them and all the men and women who served either in the armed services or stateside for the freedoms I now enjoy."
Joe and Angela Ballor
"Honoring the contributions and sacrifices made by U.S. navy veterans Frank Oravec and Bob Weinberg."
Joene Heinke
$300.00
Joseph Belanger of Lake Orion
$400.00 In memory of his father Narcisse Belanger
John A. Agnew, J.D., De Oppresso Liber, a Vietnam veteran, U.S. Army
"To my uncles, WWII veterans, George Bugor (U.S.A.), Mike (U.S.N.) and Steve (U.S.A.A.F.) Sekora. Thanks."
John A. Marsh
($300) "Thank you and everyone that put Honor Flight Michigan together. You made such a memorable day for myself and the other vets on the third trip. I would never have had the opportunity to visit Washington D.C. and see the World War II memorial and Arlington National Cemetery had it not been for the generous giving of your time and money to make it all possible. I'm enclosing a check so that another vet can have the same wonderful day that I was so privileged to have."
John and Charlene Kenny of Canton
$500.00 "Tell all the vets Thank You from the bottom of our hearts"
John & Chris Murrell of Berkley
$300.00 "In memory of P.F.C. James Frederick Murrell"
John B. Bola
($300.00) "In honor of my late father, a WWII vet who served five years and saw combat with the 82nd Airborne in North Africa, Italy and D-Day through to the end. He was wounded three times but returned to combat each time. He passed away in 2004 and was a true member of The Greatest Generation. Thanks for what you're doing for these great men."
John W. Glace of Ferndale, MI
$1,000 In Honor of John A. Lansing--" a loyal American"
John E. Randolph
$300
John T. Kroll
$1,000 "Please accept this donation to allow our deserving WWII Veterans to take their Honor Flight.
John A. Lansing
$1,000
"In recognition of the very deep and strong appreciation of John William Glace,for those men and women of the United States who fought to save civilization in World War II."
John J. Molloy Jr.
$300
John O. Mandley of Royal Oak, MI.
$500
John P. Dempster
"Please accept this check in honor and memory of my five uncles and two cousins --one of whom was killed in action Dec. 13, 1944. They all served their country in WWII."
John P. Humphrey
"For my dad, Richard, Naval Air Corps/Asiatic Pacific."
John Roy and Lorraine Chinn Peak III
John Sullivan
"In gratitude for all the sacrifices made by the men and women who served in WWII. I'm a Vietnam era veteran who served in the Army and the father of James and Eric, current USAF officers who both have served in Iraq. Eric is still there."
Joseph J. Laurencelle Memorial Foundation
Journal Register Company
($1,200)
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K.A. Roy
Karen Dawidowicz of Bloomfield Hills
$300.00 "In honor of my dad, Eugene Dawidowicz , who proudly served in WWII"
Karen J. Burr
"In honor of my dad, John M. Pletic, U.S. Navy WWII on the aircraft carrier, Omni Bay, which was sunk by a kamikaze pilot, in which he was injured but survived."
Kathleen Haubert
"In memory of my brother, Franklin J. Rohr, who served in Germany, but died a number of years ago."
Kaul Funeral Home of Clinton Twp.
$300
Kevin and Jennie Sutherland
Kirk and Susan Hayhurst
($300): "In memory of my father, Forrest C Kittle, U.S. Army, and to honor our son, Sgt. Darin Hayhurst, U.S. Army, who just returned from two years of duty in Iraq and Kuwait."
Knights of Columbia-Marlette Council No. 7337
Kresge Foundation - Employee donation match program
$750
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Lansing Catholic Central, Lansing MI
$4,500
Larry Sophiea
"In loving memory and respect of the Sophiea brothers who served in World War II."
LACTEC USA, LLC of Chelsea, MI
$1,000
LACTEC USA, LLC of Chelsea, MI
$1,000
Lawrence & Mary Lockhart
$300"
Leo and Joseph Arens
($300): "From WWII veterans who appreciated the chance to go to Washington D.C. to see our monument."
Leonard Gawron
In Memory and Honor to Leon M. Gawronski, Company C 410th Infantry.
Lew Rose
($600): "In honor of my loving wife, Anne Fisher Rose."
Linda Klain Howell
$100 "In loving memory of my dad, Frank Pichner, 9th Air Force whom I dearly miss."
Lorna Wildon
Lorraine/Horace Dangelo of Royal Oak
$650 "In memory of Robert Bazydlo and John Bazydlo"
Lorraine J. and Horace D'Angelo, Jr.
"In memory of Frank, Robert, and John Bazydlo --WWII vets."
Lorraine and Horace Dangelo of Royal Oak
$600 "In memory of Robert,Frank,and John Bozydlo"
Louis C. and Marilyn Fleury
Louis Dieckmone
($300.00) "I had a good time on an Honor Flight Michigan. Send another with this donation in memory of the boy who didn't come back."
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Macomb Country Detachment-154, Department of Michigan, Marine Corps League
Macioce,Drager,and Stumpf Families
$300 - In Honor of Charles H. Macioce, U.S. Army Veteran 4/7/1937--11/2/2007.
"Wife,children and grandchildren who love and miss him forever".
Main Street Pharmacy, Inc. of Marlette
($400)
Margaret Moore and Mark Stuzmann
"In honor of Nicholas "Nick" Chacones, Purple Heart WWII, for your bravery on the battlefield, both then and now. You are in our thoughts and prayers. In honor of Raymond "Ray the GSM" (German Shepherd Man) Carter,Vietnam, for your steadfast friendship and support. In honor of Robert "Fletch" Fletcher, Korea/POW, for your loyalty to God and country, family and friends. In memory of "Jimmy" James H. Hughes, WWII vet, for your friendship, loyalty and sage advice over the years. Wish you could have seen the memorial in person. We miss you. Don and Carol Van Curlers, for all that you do to glorify God."
Marie E. Roberts of Berkley
($300) "A great big thank you to all the brave men and women who fought to keep us free, from the South Pacific to the skies over Germany. You were and are special."
Marjie and Bill Adams of Royal Oak
$300 "Our contribution is made in honor of all those that served in World War II. Thank you for the sacrifices you made that have benefited so many."
Mark and Nancy Stesney
$300.00
Marlette Community School District
($730)
Marlette Excavating Co.
($500)
MARSP Huron County
($350)
Marty Ardito and family
"In honor of my father, Joe Ardito, U.S. Army Air Corps. WWII, and my uncles, Hank Ardito, U.S. Army WWII; Art Ardito, U.S. Air Force WWII; and John Ardito, U.S. Army -- Korea. Thank you."
Mary F. Alig
"Please accept this donation to sponsor a veteran for the Honor Flight in memory of my brother, Duane Shimon, a veteran of WWII who passed away last October."
MAary Bradburn of Commerce
$500 In Memory of my father, US Navy Seabee Joseph C. Lesnek
Mary Peterson
"I am one of the charter members of the monument. My father was a B-24 pilot in WWII, and when the monument was dedicated, I sent my tickets to my step-mother so she could go, since I was unable to go. She really enjoyed the experience and was very impressed. I hope someday to see it, myself. Right now I think it's important that the vets themselves see it. This contribution is my small way of saying 'thanks' to all of them for their service. I think it's a wonderful effort."
Mary R. White
"In honor of my husband Raymond's contribution in constructing the artificial harbor for the D-Day invasion."
Maureen, Larry, Colleen, Theresa, Marietta, Carolyn and Bridget
"In honor of our dad, Harry J. Cavanaugh, with thanks for his brave service. We hope he has the opportunity to travel on a future Honor Flight trip."
Max A Matijczyk of Webberville
($300.00) "In honor of Max Matijczyk, who served in the U.S. Army from 1942-45 including Omaha Beach, 1944, before he was honorably discharged. My father has had many strokes and time is running out for him. His birthday was this month and I would like to send a WWII vet that is able to go to D.C. on an Honor Flight in his name."
McKesson Corporation of Carrolton, TX
Meijer
"We are pleased to provide this support and extend our best wishes for your continued success."
Melissa Downey
Bottle and can drive ($687.60)
Melissa Downey
Continuing bottle and can drive ($626.40)
Melissa Downey and the Huntington Woods Neighborhood Bottle and Can Drive
"This $300 is in honor of Albert E. Wilmoski, who served in the Pacific Theatre in WWII."
Mercedes Fitzsimmons and Sr. Sheila Delaney, Oak Park
$500 There were so many who stopped to contribute and shared that their father or mother served in WWII and lest we forget, please help the veterans who are still alive
Michael Beeson
Michael G. and Kay L. Heussner of Marlette
($400)
Michigan Sugar Company of Bay City
$500
Michigan Toy Soldier Co, Inc.
"In honor of Arthur M. Mitchell and Richard H. Berry, who are going on the Aug. 4 flight. Thank you to the Greatest Generation."
Mike & Paula Vanden Boom of Macomb
$300 "In honor of my father, Stanley Kulesa, U.S. Marine"
Millwinders Car Club of Sterling Heights
($350)
Mitchco Construction Inc.
Mr./Mrs. R./M. Murray
Mrs. D.A. Lloyd
"On behalf of the 60th year reunion graduates from Pontiac Senior High School class of 1943."
Muriel D. and Frank J. Versagi
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Nathan Flaisher
"This donation is in memory of Cpl. Ben Flaisher, U.S.
Norma L. Dulecki
"For my husband, Ray M/SGT USAF/ETO."
Northville High School
$1,000
North Branch Northwood Ancient Craft Lodge #551 F
($500): "To sponsor John Walford and in memory of Robert Jones."
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Oakland County Young Republicans
$310.00
Oetiker, Inc. of Marlette
Officers and members of American Legion "Homer Wing" Post #172
Our Lady of Sorrows Middle School Eighth Grade Class/Ronald Jones
$300.00
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P & J Trucking
Palmby Family
(300.00)"This is a lasting memory to Douglas Riley Sr, our lifelong neighbor and friend. Doug Riley was a truly helpful, caring, and friendly neighbor. His help was always given without having to ask or be paid for, he helped others because in his heart it was "the right thing to do". He will be missed greatly by our family, but we were blessed to have been his neighbor. Men with character like Doug Riley and the others from the WWII era are difficult to find anymore."
Patrecia A. Ross and Cora Jean Atkins of Marlette
Paul Heinke
$400
Paul and Joene Heinke
"The enclosed $400 check for your program to visit the WWII Memorial honors my husband's two uncles, Harold Heinke
Paul and Joene Heinke
$400 In memory of Frank Marotta
Paul and Kathy Gualtieri
Paul and Margaret Vissen of Charlevoix
(300.00) "Our sincere gratitude to the veterans of The Greatest Generation. We are deeply indebted to you."
Polish Legion of American Veterans-USA Dept. of Michigan
$500
Polish Legion of American Veterans,Walter Paluch Post #12
$300
Preston Family
"In honor of our father, Laurin Preston, who served in the Army in WWII."
Preston Wertheimer
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Ralph L. and Kathryn Sherman
Raymond James & Associates
"This $400 donation is made in the name of Don Richardson."
Raynold Schmick of Ann Arbor
$350 "In memory of my Uncle, Fred Ginder, of Saginaw who served in WWII"
Remington Commercial Paint and Wallpaper, Inc.
Reno II Corporation, Dolores and Bob Garner
Rev. Michael & Kathleen Schultz
($300) "For WWII vet and Tech Sgt. Richard Fields 5th Air Force 38th Bomb Group 71st Bomb Squadron."
Richard and Barbara Peluso of Troy, MI
$300
Richard and Debra Knight of Troy
($400) : "In honor and memory of John F Knight, U.S. Navy veteran, who served on the U.S.S. Intrepid during WWII."
Richard Christman
$300 "For my late friend, Cleatis B. Cessna "Skeet," who passed on Jan. 23, 2007. He was awarded several medals, including the Bronze Star Medal and Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon with three Bronze Stars and Purple Heart. He was one of the original U.S. Army Rangers."
Richard Christman
"I hope this will help your cause. I'm a firm believer the country doesn't do enough for our veterans. I didn't contribute in anyone's memory although my dad was in naval intelligence during World War II. I just think this is an excellent idea. It warms my heart."
Richard Christman
"For my late uncle Ben Dorotinsky, who was a Pearl Harbor survivor, who passed away a few years ago."
Richard Hermann/Hermann's Bakery
"In memory of uncles, Don, Bud, Cliff, Bob and Alfie. Aunt Ruth and cousin Junior served in WWII. In honor of uncle Joe, WWII; brothers Andy and Ray; and sisters-in-law, Terry and Rose, who served in Vietnam."
Richard Wyant of Novi
$300 "In honor of my father, John Wyant, who served in North Africa and Italy"
Rick Sage
"In memory of my dad Joseph L. Sage, who served in the Army in the Pacific during World War II."
Rick Steckley
$500 "In loving memory of his father, Richard Steckley"
Robert Arends,M.D./Andrea J. Arends of Troy, MI
$300 Dedicated to August Dorando
Robert Blohm of Clinton Township
$350
Robert Dalbo
$350 " Thank you for helping veterans"
Robert McMasters of Royal Oak
$325.00 "In honor of my 2 sons, Robert and William, who have served in the Navy." "We could not think of a better tribute to honor these heroes of that unfortunate, but necessary, war to help defeat the axis powers.
Rod and Barbara Cotter of Lake Orion
$300.00 "In memory of Leland Cotter"
Rod Cotter
Thank you to all who work so hard to send WWII vets on their Honor Flight. It was an honor for me to accompany my father, Leland Cotter, and the other vets on the Aug. 4th flight. Dad died Nov. 1 and memories of his Honor Flight were on his mind until the end. Enclosed are memorial gift checks to Honor Flight Michigan. Thanks again.
Ron & Christine Savage of Clarkston
$600.00 "In memory of WWII veterans Edgar Beilfuss and Thyrel Speaker"
Ron & Dianne Kerner of Washington
$300.00 "In honor of William Kerner and Richard Coapman"
Ronald J. Williams of Berkley
(300.00) "To honor the memory of Raymond Hoefler, Seaman First Class, who gave his last full measure of devotion aboard the Bellowood, an auxiliary carrier oin the South Pacific a lifetime ago."
Ronald L Gammon Retired Royal Oak fire captain
"In honor of our WWII heroes."
Ronald McKinley of Warren, MI
$300
Rosemarie Herceg of Clawson
$500.00 "To honor my husband Alexander who will be going to Washington DC Soon."
Rosemary H. Burg
"In memory of my loving husband and WWII veteran, Bill Burg, who was scheduled to travel on the inaugural April 21st flight to Washington D.C."
Royal Oak American Legion Post 253 Auxiliary
"This $1,000 donation is in honor of all of our World War II veterans, past and present."
Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce
$300
Royal Oak Cub Scout Pack 1607 Northwood Elementary School
They collected $611.25 at the Memorial Day Parade.
Royal Oak Educational Support Association
Royal Oak Helen Keller Middle School
($655) *Royal Oak Starr School PTA ($570.49) *Bill Kanyusik, retired USAF lieutenant colonel: "In honor of my dad, Stephen E. Kanyusik, a U.S.Navy photographer and Purple Heart recipient."
Royal Oak High School Students and Student Government
($1,200)
Royal Oak Historical Society Donated
$600 from its swing dance benefit
Royal Oak Kiwanis Club
Royal Oak Lions Charities, Inc.
$1,200
Royal Oak Police Officers Association
Royal Oak Professional Firefighters Local 431
"Our union is proud to support our military heroes. Please accept this small donation as token of our gratitude for their service. We will continue to monitor this program and we look forward to participating again in the future if the opportunity remains."
Royal Oak Rotary Foundation
Royal Oak Upton Elementary School
$250
Royal Oak V.F.W. Post #1669
($25)
Rudolph L. and Bonnie K. Bolf of Otisville
($400)
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S.T.A.N.D, a student group at Addams Middle School, Royal Oak
The students raised $200.
Saline American Legion Post #322
$600.00 "Dedicated to the members of Saline American Legion Post #322"
Sandra Kaczmarek of Shelby Township
$350.00 " In memory of Matthew Salermo"
Sandra Rychlinski
"In memory of my father, Anthony Cordero, U.S. Air Force; and father-in-law, George Rychlinski, U.S. Navy."
Sandy and Marilynn Fogarty
($1,200): "In honor of our eight family members who served with honor and love for their country."
Sara Like of Rochester Hills
$600 "In honor of Harold "Dutch" Lauer"
Sarah Clemence
"This donation is given in memory of my father, Clarence A. Campbell, who served in WWII; my eldest sister, who was one of the first lady Marines and served in WWII; my husband, who served in Korea; and my nephew, John
Schroeder Family
$300 "In loving memory of Donald Rickabus" Love the Schroeder Family
Mike Semelroth - Flagler Beach, FL
$300 "In Honor of my dad, Wendell Semelroth"
Shafer Rachelle Auxiliary #6782 VFW - Eastpointe, MI
$500
Shirley Frank
$450 - In honor of her Husband Raymond Frank
Shirley Moore, Joe Paul Heinke, John D Vivian Dobb, Rory Dygert, Bob & Kay Dykes, Jim & Sally Williams, Carmen & Linda Martino, Mike & Donna Moore, Diane E Ricco
$600.00 In memory of Captain Richard D Moore (his family and friends). Mr. Moore died 9/7/07 of Agent Orange related Cancer after a long 7 year battle. He was a strong supporter of this program, knowing how he felt after a trip to see "The Wall". He urged family and friends to register at the WWII memorial. Thank you for all you have done in the past and will do in the future.
Silver Springs Elementary
The Students, teachers and staff have donated enough funding for 6 of our WWII Hereos to go to their memorial in Wahsington D.C.
Son's of the American Legion Squadron 253
St. Dennis Catholic School of Royal Oak
($1,154) "The St. Dennis families and friends donate in appreciation of all WWII veterans."
St. Mary Catholic Church
($531.38)
St. Mary's Grade School
($515)
St. Philip Neri - St. Anne Knight of Columbus #12660
$350 - Dedicated to: John F. Janovac (A fellow Knight who will be going on a future Honor Flight Michigan trip.
" TO ALL OUR MEN AND WOMEN IN THE ARMED FORCES WHO DARE TO KEEP OUR GREAT COUNTRY FREE. "
Starr Presbyterian Church, Royal Oak
Steak N Shake Operations
$603
Stephen Grover
($1,000): "In honor of Harry Grover, a WWII Marine Corps vet who recently made the May 5th flight. You should be proud of the service being provided by you to the many who made this great country what it is today - God Bless the USA and all Who Protect Her.
Stephen P., Kathleen S., Edward M., Sharon E. Lash
Steve and Betsy Fowler of Shelby Township
$350 In Honor of the Hamblin Family of Greenville, South Carolina
Sterling Heights Fire Fighters - Sterling Heights
$2,000 "In honor of all WWII Veterans who defended America"
Sue Thomas
"In memory of my uncle, Jerome Gourley."
Suzanne Baber
"To help Honor Flight Michigan. God bless."
Suzanne Daschke
$595.00 Suzanne donated her car to Charity Motors and dedicated the amount to Honor Flight Michigan
Susan K. Johnson of Oxford
$300 "In Honor of her father, Walter W. Brown, 10th Mountain Division,87th Regiment, 2nd BN, HQ Co"
Suzy and John Brake
"In memory of Joe Nelson, a retired U.S. Navy commander, and Maxine Nelson, a WAVE (Women Accepted for Voluntary Emergency Service) in WWII."
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Terence Bilovus
$300 Dedicated to my father Peter Bilovus
The Beauty Shop/Lisa Volz of Marlette
Thomas Kavanaugh
"In honor of my two uncles, Earl Fitzpatrick, U.S. Navy, and Daniel Fitzpatrick, U.S. Marine Corp, and my father-in-law, George Rychlinski, U.S. Navy, who all served in World War II."
Thomas L. Joliat
"A World War II vet honoring his fellow vets."
Thomas Luyckz - Redford, MI
$300
Thomas M. and Shirley A. Roberts
"In honor of our fathers, Walter A. Mize, a U.S. Army surgical nurse; and Byron E. Roberts Sr., U.S. Navy ship fitter aboard the U.S.S. Portland, which was nicknamed Sweet Pea and received 16 battle stars."
Tom Rolewicz
$750 "In memory of my grandpa, PFC Thomas F. Palon, 3/18th, 1st Infantry Division. He lived in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and was killed in the Ardennes,January 1945."
" In honor of my mother's cousin, 2LT Charles R."Dick" Bastien, B-24 pilot of the 492nd B.G. (H), 8th AF, North Pickenham,Norfolk,UK,1944. Dick lives in Woodbury, Minnesota.
Timothy W. Downey
In honor of my father-in-law Sam (Red) Press
Tim Whitney of Royal Oak
$500 "In Honor of my Father,John Britt who served in France and Germany. In Honor of my Father-in-Law, Jonathan Spalding, who served in New Guinea. "
Tommie and Sue Henriksen
"We're honored to help send a WWII vet to see their memorial which was long overdue."
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UAW Local 2363, Adrian,Michigan
$366.00
Ubly Community Club - Dennis Smalley, President $350
"In recognition of all our community members who served in the Armed Forces of the United States during World War II"
Utica VFW Post 3908
"To sponsor four vets."
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VFW Ladies Auxiliary c/o Dorothy Hibbert of Harrison Twp
$500
VFW 6691 & The Ladies Auxiliary
$894.85
VFW Mason-Nelson-Russell Schutz Post #3908 of Utica, MI
$1000
"In Honor of our World War II Veterans, Harold DeForest,US Army,George A. Luenberger, Mario J. Angelo, and John Levick."
VFW 7575 Auxiliary ($325) Helen Versele
VFW 1794 Ladies Auxiliary
$1,000
VFW 9283 Ladies Auxiliary
$300
Vernon L. Schmoke and Carol B. Wunderlich
Victor and Lorraine Waling
($500) "Both are proud World War II Veterans."
Village-Stinson Post 9021 VFW Inc. of Warren, MI
$3,072.00
Virginia Halley
($300) "My gift honors all who served in World War II and is in memory of US Army Sgt. Edward E. Halley who gave his life in Germany, on Nov. 17, 1944, one day after his 21st birthday."
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Wal-Mart Foundation Grant
$2,000
Walter J. and Georgia S. Siklich
"Honoring William Katsaros and Joseph Siklich."
Whittier Adopt a Veteran (WAVE) from Whittier Elementary School, Royal Oak.
The students raised $800.
William Anderson
$300
William Bates of Clarkston
$300
William Beaumont Hospital/Medical Transcription Services of Royal Oak, MI
$1,500
William A. and Muriel S. Newman
"I am a WWII vet planning to attend, God willing. I know the flight is supposed to be free to me, but I'm sending a check for my share of the estimated cost in the hope that it will enable a family member to accompany some vet who otherwise would not be able to make the trip. I was an Army paratrooper who came out of the war unscathed and, as far as I know, undamaged psychologically. I want to help some other vet who was not so lucky as I."
William D. Welch
($1,000)
William H. Moon
"I'm 77. I'm of that age where World War II was significant to me. I think it's great the veterans will get to see their monument. It's something that needs to be done."
William Orosz
$300
William R. and Henrietta Carolyn Palmer
"A vet sponsoring a fellow vet."
Wixom V.F.W. Lawrence A. Sims Post #2269
To my uncles, WWII veterans, George Bugor (U.S.A.), Mike (U.S.N.) and Steve (U.S.A.A.F.) Sekora. Thanks (Army) and Jack Marlowe (Marines), who are both now deceased but served in WWII. Please convey a heart felt thank you to all of them.
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Yvonne Foley
$300.00 In memory of my husband Francis L Foley. Officer in the U.S. Merchant Marines, Normandy Invasion, Murmanerle Run
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