The Michigan WWII Legacy Memorial has been endorsed by the following public officials:
US Senators:
Debbie Stabenow
Gary Peters
US Representatives:
Mike Bishop-8th District
Sander Levin-9th District
Candice Miller-10th District
Dave Trott-11th District
Andy Levin-9th District
Michigan State Senator:
John Pappageorge (Retired)
Michigan State Representative:
Jim Townsend-26th District
Oakland County Executive:
Dave Coulter
On Tuesday, February 5, 2013, the Michigan Senate passed Senate Resolution 13 and The Michigan House of Representatives passed Resolution 21 officially recognizing The Michigan WWII Legacy Memorial as “the state’s tribute to Michigan’s contributions during the Second World War.”
The Michigan WWII Legacy Memorial thanks The Honorable John Pappageorge, Michigan Senate, 13th District and The Honorable Jim Townsend Michigan House of Representatives, 26th District for their sponsorship of these resolutions.
On Saturday, March 16, 2013, Governor Rick Snyder signed a Special Tribute endorsing the recognition provided by the legislature.
Professional and Business:
UAW Region 1A Veterans Council
The Seward Johnson Atelier
Museums and Historical Associations:
Yankee Air Museum, Belleville, Michigan
The Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society, Eastpointe, Michigan
Spirit of '45
Association of the US Army Arsenal of Democracy Chapter
History Center of Traverse City
Daughters of the American Revolution, Stoney Creek Chapter
Michigan Society Sons of the American Revolution
Optimist Club of Farmington/Farmington Hills, Michigan
Michigan's Own Military and Space Museum, Frankenmuth, Michigan
USS Silversides Submarine Museum, Muskegon, Michigan
American Rosie the Riveter Association
Mid-Michigan Honor Flight, Mecosta, Michigan
West Point Society of Michigan
Royal Oak Historical Society, Royal Oak, Michigan
Daughters of the American Revolution, Ezra Parker Chapter
Michigan Society Children of the American Revolution
Civic Organizations:
Wayne Rotary Club
Allen Park Rotary Club
Berkley Rotary Club
Birmingham Rotary Club
Plymouth Rotary Club
Livonia AM Rotary Club
Royal Oak Kiwanis
Lutheran Luncheon Club of Metro Detroit
Mark Bando, 101st Airborne--The Screaming Eagles in WWII
Randy Hotton, Willow Run (Images of Aviation)
Dr. Charles K. Hyde, Images from the Arsenal of Democracy
Teresa Irish, A Thousand Letters from Home
Alexander Jefferson, Red Tail Captured, Red Tail Free: The Memoirs of a Tuskegee Airman and POW
George Koskimaki, D-Day with the Screaming Eagles
Katherine Miller, War Makes Men of Boys: A Soldier's Word War II
Dr. Gregory D. Sumner, Detroit in WWII
John Wukovits, For Crew and Country, The Inspirational True Story of Bravery and Sacrifice Aboard the USS Samuel B. Roberts