Disabled American Veterans South Oakland Chapter 19

 ($1,000)

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."

Macomb Country Detachment-154,  Department of Michigan, Marine Corps League

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."

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."

Melissa Downey

Bottle and can drive ($687.60)

Anonymous ($600)

 "In memory of Henry and Harold Weber, who served our country in World War I and II."

Bloomfield Hills Rotary Foundation

 ($600)

Donald and Adair Calder of Royal Oak

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."

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."

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."

John A. Marsh

 ($300) "Thank you and everyone that put Hone 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."

Detroit Region of the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA)

Chris and John Ossenmacher of South Lyon

 ($300)

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."

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."

Royal Oak Cub Scout Pack 1607 Northwood Elementary School

 They collected $611.25 at the Memorial Day Parade.

Ada Melvin-Weimer

 ($300) "Thanks to the veterans of the Greatest Generation and all vets who followed you!  Thank you, thank you, thank you!"

St. Dennis Catholic School of Royal Oak

 ($1,154) "The St. Dennis families and friends donate in appreciation of all WWII veterans."

B.& M. Blackwell

 "In honor of all WWII veterans from the AP World History students at Berkley High School."

William Orosz

 ($300)

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."

Larry Sophiea

 "In loving memory and respect of the Sophiea brothers who served in World War II."

Francis E. O'Hala and Francine M. Knowles

 "In honor of John Charney, Windber, Penn."

Alfred F. and Sybil L. Giusti

" A donation for this great cause!  Wonderful idea!"

American Legion Charles Edwards Post 14 Birmingham/Troy

 ($600)

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."

George and Sandra Rychlinski

K.A. Roy

Gary D. Foster

Michael Beeson

Royal Oak Upton Elementary School

 ($250)

Holly Academy Agency Fund

 ($600)

John J. Molloy Jr.

  $300

Melissa Downey

Continuing bottle and can drive ($626.40)

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."

Kathleen Haubert

 "In memory of my brother, Franklin J. Rohr, who served in Germany, but died a number of years ago."

Ernest Scalzi Sr.

 "A vet sponsoring a vet."

Rev. Michael & Kathleen Schultz

 ($300) "For WWII vet and Tech Sgt. Richard Fields 5th Air Force 38th Bomb Group 71st Bomb Squadron."

Sue Thomas

 "In memory of my uncle, Jerome Gourley."

Hazel Park Lion's Club

Chuck Hanshaw

 "In honor of Bill Hanshaw, who served his country in WWII in the Army and in the Navy."

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."

Meijer

 "We are pleased to provide this support and extend our best wishes for your continued success."

Joe and Angela Ballor

 "Honoring the contributions and sacrifices made by U.S. navy veterans Frank Oravec and Bob Weinberg."

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

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."

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."

P & J Trucking

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."

Rick Sage

 "In memory of my dad Joseph L. Sage, who served in the Army in the Pacific during World War II."

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."

Henry and Catherine Kinzey

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."

Louis C. and Marilyn Fleury

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."

Vernon L. Schmoke and Carol B. Wunderlich

Paul and Kathy Gualtieri

John Roy and Lorraine Chinn Peak III

Royal Oak Educational Support Association

Muriel D. and Frank J. Versagi

Mr./Mrs. R./M. Murray

Bushings, Inc.

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."

 Kevin and Jennie Sutherland

 Tommie and Sue Henriksen

 "We're honored to help send a WWII vet to see their memorial which was long overdue."

Joe and Angela Ballor

 "Honoring the contributions and sacrifices made by U.S. navy veterans Frank Oravec and Bob Weinberg."

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."

Mark and Nancy Stesney

($300.00