04/20/09
Memorial Day 2009
An entirely different type of Memorial Day observance and related activities will take place in Oscoda on Monday May 25th this year. There will be a Parade, which will begin at 10 AM sharp on Perimeter Road across from Air Force Beach/Ratliff Park. The Parade will proceed down Perimeter Road and end at the Veterans Memorial Park of Northeast Michigan at the corner of Skeel Road and Perimeter. There are abundant parking and viewing opportunities for the public along the entire route.
In addition to all the usual types of unique vehicles and floats, the Parade will include a number of classic military vehicles including an Army M35A2 cargo truck on which 10 local in-country veterans of WW II, Korean War, Vietnam War, Desert Storm, Iraqi Freedom/Enduring Freedom will be riding and honored. Staging of vehicles for the Parade is set for 9::30am on Perimeter Road, but participants are welcome to start staging vehicles prior to that time.
Following the Parade, at 11 AM sharp an outdoor Memorial Day Service will begin at the Circle of Flags. An Honor Guard will present the Colors, and the American Flag will be brought to full staff at the appropriate time. A requested flyover by U S Army Aircraft during the Event is now in the military approval process and is expected to occur.
As part of the activities we plan for all 55 United States and Territory Flags to be raised at one moment at the Circle of Flags. Following those activities, the official Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Pentagon Service Monument will occur at the exact location where construction will begin.
Food and refreshments will be available at no charge (as supplies last) after the Groundbreaking Ceremony courtesy of the VFW Post 3735 and American Legion Post 274.
In addition to the Parade and all other activities on Monday, there will be a number of Classic Military Vehicles Parked and on Display on Elm Street at the Veterans Memorial Park on Sunday May 24th all day. The Park’s Visitors Center will be open Saturday, Sunday, and Monday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Work continues on final details, parade participants, and other potential activities. General information about the Park, detailed information about the Pentagon Monument, and further information about the Memorial Day activities available on the Park's Website: www.vpmnem.org Questions or suggestions may also be directed to the Oscoda Chamber of Commerce www.oscodachamber.com phone 739-7322. Or contact one of the VMPNEM Board Members at 739-8152, 739-4643, or 739-2258.
03/20/09
2nd Annual True Colors Classic Car & Truck Show 2009
The True Colors Classic Committee has had it’s first meeting and are very enthused about the 2nd annual event. The entertainers Salute to the Superstars will be back with many new entertainers this year. We expect an increase in attendance join us Saturday July 18th for all the cars, entertainment, food, fun, sun and patriotic spirit.
02/20/09
Conceptual Sketch of the park from within the The Pentagon Service Monument
We managed to locate a local artist that was willing to take on the task of creating a Conceptual Sketch of the park from within the The Pentagon Service Monument. The artist known as AJ did and excellent job at rendering a view from within The Pentagon Service Monument. Memorial Day, May 25th, 2009 is the ground breaking ceremony for The Pentagon Service Monument come join us for all the festivities. For a larger view of the sketch ...
01/20/09
Glennie Elementary School students show their appreciation for our Veterans
Mrs. Smiths 3rd, 4th and 5th grade class at Glennie Elementary School spent Veteran’s Day Tuesday, November 11th, 2008 reading, writing and discussing the long history of Americans who have sacrificed so much for our freedoms.
The students are genuinely thankful for our Veteran’s dedication and service, so that we may live the lives we have grown to know.
Below is 10 of the letters
Letter 1 to our hreoes
Letter 2 to our hreoes
Letter 3 to our hreoes
Letter 4 to our hreoes
Letter 5 to our hreoes
Letter 6 to our hreoes
Letter 7 to our hreoes
Letter 8 to our hreoes
Letter 9 to our hreoes
Letter 10 to our hreoes
04/20/07
A dream was Born August 14, 2006
What began as dream that was born during the events and overwhelming community involvement associated
with the Vietnam Memorial The Moving Wall when it was on display in Oscoda at the former Wurtsmith Air Base
in June of 2005.
Organizers for the park project held their initial meeting on March 21, 2006.
Serveral names for the park were discussed and "Veterans Memorial Park of Northeast Michigan"
was choosen to reflect the regional nature of the planned Memorial.
Approved to establish this Park at the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base was granted by the
Oscoda Township Board on August 14, 2006.
This Park will be approximately 6 acres in size and include the area known as
Constitution Park or the Circle of Flags. Click on the images to see location the area mark with a red line.
2009 VISITORS CENTER SCHEDULE
OPEN 10:00AM UNTIL 4:00 PM
Memorial Day Weekend,
Pentagon Service Monument Groundbreaking
Sat, Sun, & Mon May 23, 24, 25th
Red, White & Blue
Collar Festival
Sat June 20th
July 4th Weekend
Fri, Sat, & Sun July 3, 4, & 5th
True Colors Classic
Car Show Event
Sat July 18th
Labor Day
Sat, Sun, & Mon Sept 5, 6, & 7th
Wurtsmith Air Force Base Reunion,
MAT Fly In, & Patriots Day
Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun Sept 10, 11, 12,& 13th
Veterans Day
Tue November 11th
The Visitors Center may also be open at other unscheduled times during the year.
OR CALL 739-4643, 739-8403, 739-2258 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
The Pentagon Service Monument
The Pentagon Service Monument is the centerpiece structure for the Veterans Memorial Park of Northeast Michigan located in Oscoda. The Monument is an opportunity to publicly and respectfully recognize those individuals who have honorably served in any of the five United States Armed Services. The official Groundbreaking Ceremony for the structure is planned for Memorial Day, May 25, 2009 and construction will commence shortly afterward.
...Block request form and instruction (printable PDF).
Below are sample blocks of some of the materials we are considering.
