Memorial Week
A time to recognize, dedicate, and pay our respects as a community.
Memorial Week returns to The War Memorial with renewed vigor and significance. This year, we commemorate the remarkable 75-year journey of being your community nonprofit, promising celebrations that will shine bright like a diamond!
Commencing on May 22nd, our illustrious series kicks off with the highly anticipated annual fundraising gala, An Evening of Red, White, & Blue, featuring live music and dinner, plus fantastic new experiences. On May 27th, we solemnly gather for our Memorial Day service, a poignant moment of remembrance for the courageous souls who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our cherished freedoms.
Concluding our Memorial Week events is our 80th anniversary of D-Day Ceremony. Against the breathtaking backdrop of Les Braves II: At Water’s Edge, we honor the steadfast spirit of those who participated in this historic endeavor.
An Evening of Red, White & Blue
6 p.m. Wednesday, May 22
This year’s annual fundraising gala, An Evening of Red, White & Blue, will be an elegant evening to celebrate The War Memorial’s 75 years as a community nonprofit. The evening includes cocktail hour with live music, remarks and dinner, and new this year, a live auction.
Memorial Day Service
10 a.m. Monday, May 27
This annual ceremony takes place on the lakefront lawn of The War Memorial, in the shadow of the Les Braves II sculpture, as we honor and remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.
80th Anniversary of D-Day Ceremony
6 p.m. Thursday, June 6
Les Braves II: At Water’s Edge will serve as the backdrop, centerpiece, and memorial structure for our celebration of the pivotal moment of WWII. Join us on the back lawn for this engaging commemorative ceremony.
Thank you to our amazing sponsors:
Heritage Heroes
Community Crusaders
Culture Champions
Patriotic Partners
Scottie and Gar Knight | Erin and Rick Swaine | David S. Balle, MD | Edsel and Eleanor Ford House | John A. and Marlene L. Boll Foundation | Mary Ann and Bob Bury |
Maria Miller | Cynthia and Daniel LaLonde | Christine Nill | Joe Ricci Automotive | Veterans Garden Committee | Susie and Rick Lueders | Grosse Pointe Garden Center
Honorary Hosts
Jean Azar | Lynn and Paul Alandt | Debbie and Dr. Keith Bellovich | Jenny and Chris Boettcher | Claudia Corrado | Beverly Curtiss | Hon. William Giovan and Susan Sisk | Mark Higbie and Gretchen Knoell | Elise and Mike Hindelang | Anne and William Jennings | Elizabeth and James Klein | Patrick McKeever | Giaconda and James Thayer McMillan, II | Patrick and Val Moran | Holly and Matthew Rossetti | Marcia and Ed Russell, II | Jessica Taub and Brad Gregory | Kathy Williams | Drs. Richard K. Baumgarten and Cheryl A. Wesen | Comcast | Grayton Integrated Publishing | The Helm | Strategiz | Van Tol Insurance Group | Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce