Monday, May 29, 2023

Woodmere Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony.


Members of District 4 Riders attended the Weedmere Cemetery Veterans Memorial ceremony held on Sunday, May 28, 0223.











Sunday, May 28, 2023

Friday, May 26, 2023

District 4 Riders Memorial Weekend Events


VFW District 4 Riders
A REMINDER: District 4 Riders have two events scheduled this weekend. Also, note we normally wear our VFW Cover at these events.

Join the District 4 Riders for the Veterans Memorial Event at Veterans Memorial Park in Livonia, MI. If the weather is good, we'll start by meeting at the Dunkin' Donuts parking lot at 9406 Telegraph Rd in Redford. From there, we'll ride together to the ceremony location as a group.

The event is open to other riders and friends.
Date: Saturday, May 27, 2023
Meet at Dunkin Donuts: 8:15 am
9406 Telegraph Rd, Redford, Mi.
KSU: 8:30 Sharp
Ceremony Begins: 9 am

Then off to: Bomber's Restaurant for brunch?

Planning a tri-county ride after that will include the Livonia Memorial Day Ceremony, brunch at Bombers, Veterans Memorial visits, and surprise stops. 
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Woodmere Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony:

Plan to meet at the McDonalds parking lot at 1469 Fort St, Lincoln Park. The event is open to other riders and friends and hosted by VFW District 4.

Date: Sunday, May 28, 2023
Meet at McDonalds: 10:15 am
KSU: 10:30 am sharp
Ceremony Begins: 11:00 am

Reception following ceremony at VFW Kozdron Post Post 4553 2501 N. Campbell, Detroit 48209

 

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Friday, May 19, 2023

Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Woodmere Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony

Plan to meet at the McDonalds parking lot at 1469 Fort St, Lincoln Park. The event is open to other riders and friends and is hosted by VFW District 4.


Date: Sunday, May 28, 2023

Meet at McDonalds: 10:15 am

KSU: 10:30 am sharp!

Ceremony Begins: 11:00 am

Reception following ceremony at VFW Kozdron Post 4553

2501 N. Campbell, Detroit 48209






Veterans Memorial Event - Veterans Memorial Pari, Livonia, MI

Join the District 4 Riders for the Veterans Memorial Event at Veterans Memorial Park in Livonia, MI. If the weather is good, we'll start by meeting at the Dunkin' Donuts parking lot at 9406 Telegraph Rd in Redford. From there, we'll ride together to the ceremony location as a group.

The event is open to other riders and friends.

Date: Saturday, May 27,  2023
Meet at Dunkin Donuts: 8:15 am
9406 Telegraph Rd, Redford, Mi.
KSU: 8:30 Sharp!
Ceremony Begins: 9 am

Then off to: Bomber's Restaurant for brunch?
Planning a tri-county ride after that will include the Livonia Memorial Day Ceremony, brunch at Bombers, Veterans Memorial visits, and surprise stops. 




Monday, May 1, 2023

Friday, April 28, 2023

Day of Service Event

This message is regarding the Day of Service event that will take place on Saturday, May 6th, 2023. Our plan is for the motorcycle riders to arrive at the destination through a pack ride that will begin at the Fort Dearborn American Legion Post. The ride will start at 09:30 am for the journey to Hamtramck. Rodney will be delivering the lumber and screws required for the job. We recommend that you bring the following items to assist with the construction.

Items:

  1. Power drill with bits
  2. Hammer
  3. Square
  4. Pencil
  5. Tape measure
  6. For safety - safety glasses


Date: Saturaday, May 6, 2023

Construction Start: 10:30 am

Riders Staging: Fort Dearborn - 3001 S Telegraph Rd, Dearborn, MI 48124

Pack Ride KSU: 09:30

Work Destination:  Interfaith Community Healing Garden

5656 Harold Street on the Detroit / Hamtramck border.

Manchester Pack Ride canceled

Due to the predicted rainy weather, the Riders' pack ride to Manchester for the church service from the Flat Rock Post is canceled. The church service is still scheduled; if you are attending, please wear your Riders vest.


Date:  Sunday, April 30, 2023

Time: 10:30 am

Destination: Manchester United Methodist Church

501 Ann Arbor Street, Manchester, MI

Thursday, April 27, 2023

Livonia City Memorial Day Ceremony

Our Riders Group is trying to get a count of our members riding and supporting the Wings Over Flint event. If you are attending please fill out and submit the form below.



Friday, April 21, 2023

You are Invited! Veterans Benefits Fair for PACT Act - 27 APRIL 2023 At VFW Post 1136 in Wyandotte



On Friday, April 21, 2023, 7:31 AM, Veterans Health <veteranshealth@messages.va.gov> wrote:

PACT ACT AWARENESS HEADER

Do you have questions about the new health care or compensation benefits you may be entitled to? We have the answers!

The PACT Act has expanded VA health care and benefits for millions of Veterans and their survivors.

If you or your loved one served during the Vietnam War your VA eligibility may have increased. All Veterans and their families are invited to learn more about what VA offers and how to access these earned resources. If you know other Veterans or survivors who may be eligible, please share with them!

Join us Thursday, April 27, 2023 between 9am and Noon at the VFW Post 1136, 633 Ford Ave, Wyandotte, MI 48192 for a special benefits/resource fair. We'll answer your PACT Act questions, help you enroll in VA care, help you apply for VA benefits, and more. It's easy, just bring your DD214 and leave the rest to VA! Click HERE to reserve a seat! 

You can also contact VA at 1-800-MyVA411 or visit us online at www.va.gov/PACT to learn more about the PACT Act.

Don't wait. Get what you earned and apply today.

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Sunday, April 16, 2023

Day of Service

Day of Service Event 


Event by Gary DeMars and VFW Riders-District 4-Michigan

5656 Harold Street on the Detroit / Hamtramck border
COVID-19 health and safety requirements:
  • Outdoors
Learn more about COVID-19 guidelines
Group Members of VFW Riders-District 4-Michigan
The annual VFW Day of Service is scheduled for Saturday, May 6. The VFW District 4 Riders will be working with the Detroit / Hamtramck community in building raised garden beds for the local community garden. These gardens are not only used by residents to grow fresh vegetables but are also an educational site for local school children to learn how to plant, grow, and harvest various vegetables.
The CWA / MASCH Interfaith Community Healing Garden is located at 5656 Harold Street on the Detroit / Hamtramck border. Chaplain Gasaway is a former Vice President and Board Member of Common Word Alliance (CWA) and has worked with them for over a decade on various projects.
We invite all VFW posts, members, and their families to join us on May 6 at 10:00 am. If you are unable to join us, please consider a donation.