Heroes Project
Honoring Grosse Pointe’s Fallen Heroes
Help Us Tell Their Stories
The War Memorial’s upcoming book: Heroes Project
In partnership with local author, Lisa Lark, we are working on publishing a book to honor more than 170 service members from the Grosse Pointes who gave their lives in military service—from the Civil War through Iraq and Afghanistan. This project ensures their names and legacies will live on as more than just inscriptions on a memorial.
Submit Information to: heroesproject@warmemorial.org
Please include:
The individual’s name
Branch of service and rank
City of residence
Any stories, photos, or details you wish to share
Submission Deadline: December 31st, 2025
Cyril Barlow, Flight Officer, Royal Canadian Air Force
Thomas Yuill, G.P. South High School, Class of 39'
James Emerson Bayne, UofM, Class of 29’
Why This Matters
While military records tell us names and dates, they cannot capture the lives behind them—the dreams, families, and personal sacrifices. We want to tell the full story of these local heroes so they are remembered as individuals, not just names carved in stone.
This project is led by award-winning author Lisa Lark, known for her work honoring Gold Star families. Together, we are creating a lasting tribute that reflects the depth and dignity these stories deserve.
Read more in the official press release and Grosse Pointe News article.
“It is important to remember those from the Grosse Pointes who gave their lives in service to our country as individuals, rather than simply names carved into cenotaphs. This is a chance for all of us to learn more about who they were.”
About The Author, Lisa Lark
A skilled strategist, writer and storyteller, Lisa Lark specializes in helping clients build customized and cohesive communications plans that drive business objectives. Her diverse professional background has helped her build a one-of-a-kind approach to communications that utilizes language, research, and analysis.
Lisa is the author of three books that tell the stories of the men and women who have given their lives in service to the United States. Her first book, All They Left Behind: Legacies of the Men and Women on The Wall was published in 2012 in commemoration of the 30th Anniversary of Vietnam Veterans Memorial and is included in the Library of Congress catalog. She is also the author of There and Back: The Vietnam War Through the Eyes of Those Who Lived It and Gone Too Soon: Dearborn Remembers Its Fallen Heroes. You can learn more about Lisa by visiting her website.
Lisa joined our podcast, Inside The Memorial and discussed the book project with host, Maria Miller.
The discussion includes the process of information gathering, how the community can help, and more topics surrounding Grosse Pointe military servicemembers.