PATRIOTISM

Everything we do reflects a patriotic spirit.

Honoring Our Veterans

Our veterans are not just names in a history book. They are our fathers and our brothers, our mothers and our sisters, they are our friends and our neighbors. They are the heroes next door. Their stories of sacrifice and courage must be preserved and shared with every generation so that we as a community may always be mindful of the selfless, brave individuals that are responsible for keeping our nation free.

We accomplish this feat multiple ways including the plaques we have on our walls, our digital honor rolls on our website, the Les Braves II: At Water’s Edge Sculpture, our annual Memorial Day celebration, the new Patriot Gallery, and veteran focused events. Read more about some of our initiatives below.

Honor

For their heroism and dedication, we honor patriots in every form, from veterans to local police. Upon the walls of the historic Alger estate, our Memorial names every warrior from Grosse Pointe, Michigan, who served, or gave his or her life, to protect our nation. Our mission is to honor our nation’s patriots.

Serve

Our diverse programming lifts up veterans - connecting, supporting, enriching and honoring. We offer many annual patriotic events, classes, and lectures on our campus for free or at discounted prices for veterans. We work to further the community’s education about veterans’ legacies, through our programs, like our Patriot Initiative, which works with other organizations that excel excel at providing valued services to patriots.

Advocate

Providing a strong and consistent demonstration of patriotism, The War Memorial leads the charge to recognize patriots in our community, across our nation, and throughout our daily lives. We also mobilize support for policy and awareness that reminds us of how frequently everyone is affected by patriotism.


Forever Remembered

Bronzed plaques near The War Memorial's historic grand staircase preserve the names of those Grosse Pointe residents who served — and those who gave their lives — in World War II. Smaller plaques in the entrance hall memorialize those who served in the Korean and Vietnam conflicts, as well as in Operation Desert Storm. Additionally, a meritorious service plaque honors those killed during peacetime. You can see those names here.

Patriot Gallery

The Patriot Gallery, located underneath the Ballroom of the Fred M. Alger Center, has entrances from both inside the building and from the promenade on the back lawn. With rotating exhibits, the gallery will continually have new and exciting historical pieces and works of art displayed. After taking in the beauty of Les Braves II: At Water’s Edge, make a quick stop in the gallery before heading up the stairs. Read more about the Patriot Gallery here.

Patriotic and Veteran Events

Memorial Day, Patriot Day, Veterans Day and many more events highlight the calendar when it comes to honoring our patriotism and service members. If you or a loved one have served, or you are a supporter of our armed forces, chances are we have an event that you would love to attend. New items are added throughout the year so be sure to check this calendar frequently to see our upcoming events.