by Paul Edelstein | Mar 29, 2026 | Chapter News, Vietnam Veterans
Each year on March 29, we recognize Vietnam Veterans Day—a day to honor the men and women who served during the Vietnam War. But in Detroit, that recognition is not confined to a single day. It is lived out every day through decades of action, advocacy, and community...
by Paul Edelstein | Mar 26, 2026 | In memoriam
March 14, 1936 – March 14, 2026 Beloved husband of the late Mary Ellen Doyon. Proud father of Craig (Kasia) Doyon, Heather (Mike) Towers and Blane Doyon. Adored grandfather of the late Carson Smolka. Dear brother of the late Robert Doyon and the late Jerry...
by Paul Edelstein | Jan 14, 2026 | In memoriam
July 19, 1950 – January 1, 2026 Keith King was a Vietnam veteran, tireless advocate for veterans, and visionary leader whose life’s work transformed opportunity for veteran-owned businesses across the nation and around the world. Keith’s journey of service began...
by Paul Edelstein | Jan 1, 2026 | In memoriam
Mar 17, 1942 – Dec 25, 2025 John Thomas Lynch, age 83, of Troy, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home in Troy, MI on December 25, 2025. John was born in Washington, D.C., and later made his home in Troy, Michigan, where he built a life rooted in service,...
by Paul Edelstein | Oct 20, 2025 | In memoriam
September 1, 1950 – June 16, 2025 Gary Hansen, a proud U.S. Army veteran and longtime member of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 9, passed away on June 16, 2025, at the age of 74. Gary served his country honorably in the United States Army from November 14, 1969,...
