by Paul Edelstein | Feb 16, 2024 | In memoriam
December 20, 1948 – January 22, 2024 It is with heavy hearts and minds that we acknowledge the loss of Past Department Commander Richard ‘Dick” Chatman, who passed away on January 22, 2024. Richard Irving Chatman (affectionately known as Dick) was born on...
by Paul Edelstein | Aug 28, 2023 | In memoriam
July 18, 1945 – July 27, 2023 George Earl Adams Jr. of Shelby Township, MI, Age 78, passed away on July 27, 2023. Beloved husband to Isabelle. Loving father of John (Sue) Olley. Cherished grandfather of Breanna, Dominic, and Alyssa. Dear brother of Janice...
by Paul Edelstein | Apr 26, 2023 | In memoriam
November 8, 1950 – March 19, 2023 Phillip Gannia, age 72 died of medical complications on Sunday, March 19, 2023 in his home in Shelby Township.Phil is survived by his son Ryan Frans of New York, his sister, Evangeline “Vange” Gannia of Knoxville, Tennessee and...
by Paul Edelstein | Apr 21, 2023 | Chapter News, Community Outreach, Partnerships
Members of Vietnam Veterans of America Detroit Chapter #9 gathered in Downtown Detroit to attend the dedication of the John D. Dingell Veterans Affairs Medical Center’s “Valor Center”. The Valor Center, which stands for “veterans aspiring to...
by Paul Edelstein | Mar 31, 2023 | Chapter News, Community Outreach, Partnerships, Vietnam Veterans
On March 29, 2023, National Vietnam War Veterans Day, VVA Detroit Chapter 9 and its AVVA held a special event to honor of a 100 year old World War II veteran. The event, held in conjunction with VFW Post 6691 in Fraser, was attended by Mark Hackel, the Macomb County...
