Remember. Reflect. Explore. Memorial Day marks a time of remembrance for those who gave their lives in military service — and in beach-town Muskegon, Michigan, it’s also a time for reflection, community events, and exploring local history. A Short History of Memorial Day Originally known as…
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Honoring Our Heroes: Explore Muskegon's Military Monuments This Veterans Day In 1918, at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, “The Great War” came to an end. Known as the “war to end all wars,” it was one of the most destructive conflicts in modern history, resulting in the deaths of…
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Tucked inside Hidden Cove Park is the Vietnam War Memorial “Final Approach”. Rising above the park, surrounded by flags, benches and plaques is a UH-1D helicopter; a combat veteran of of the Vietnam War. Tail number 958, her slogan was “God’s Little Helper”. The aircraft served from 1968-1970…
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