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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov. 6, 2026 Ryan Engle, EngleR3@Michigan.gov or 517-331-5375 Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids to host 'Veterans Day 5' Remembrance Walk, Run, & Roll GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids (MVHGR) in partnership with Zero Day will host their ‘Veterans Day 5’ Remembrance 0.5-Mile Walk/Roll, 5K and 5-Mile Run on November 7, 2026 at 2950 Monroe Ave. NE, Grand Rapids. Event check-in will take place beginning at 8:00 a.m., and opening ceremonies will begin at 9:00 a.m. The Kent County Honor Guard will present the colors while MVHGR Veteran member David Berry – a Vietnam Veteran of the U.S. Air Force – will sing the national anthem. The 5-mile run will begin immediately after the opening ceremonies, and will be followed by the myTeam Triumph 5k pushing veteran residents in chariots for the duration of the race, followed by the 5K walk/run and the 0.5-mile Remembrance Walk at approximately 9:15 a.m.  A community pancake breakfast, generously sponsored by our friends at Meijer, will start shortly after the race begins and serve until 11 a.m. A donation of $5 per person is requested for those joining the breakfast, and all race participants, volunteers, and community members are welcome. The race will accommodate walk up registrations the morning of the event. Please enter in off Monroe Ave NE and follow signs for parking and check-in. More information is available at 2026 Veterans Day 5 Race. “This event is about bringing community together to celebrate service with the Veteran nursing home members we’re proud and privileged to serve,” said Veteran and MVH Director of Development and Strategic Engagement Ryan Engle. “These Veterans that make this building their home lived the wars, conflicts, and milestones of our American history. They were in Vietnam, Korea, and elsewhere, in times of peace, and in times of conflict. This morning is about their service, and the service of all Veterans. It’s about community coming together for a morning of fun, food, and exercise, and to ultimately celebrate Veterans and their service to our great nation. We’re fortunate to have a community here in West Michigan that recognizes and embraces our Veterans, and for that we’re grateful.” Zero Day will donate 100% of the event proceeds and donations to the MVH at Grand Rapids’ Charitable Support Fund, supporting quality of life for the Home’s members. A special thanks to myTeam Triumph - Michigan Chapter for coordinating Angels to push some of the Home's members as Captains in the 5K run. Anyone interested in this opportunity can email angels@mttwestmichigan.org or visit myTeam Triumph - Michigan Chapter.  The Home is still accepting sponsorships and donations for the race. Individuals and organizations interested in sponsorship opportunities or otherwise making a gift to MVH for the Veterans Day 5, please email DMVA-MVHgiving@michigan.gov. Pictures of last year’s event can be found on our Facebook page. Media coverage for the day of the event should plan to be in place at the home no later than 8:15 a.m. and should RSVP to Ryan Engle at 517-331-5375 or EngleR3@michigan.gov. Michigan Veteran Homes – Michigan Veteran Homes (MVH) operates the state’s veteran homes on behalf of the Michigan Veterans’ Facility Authority (MVFA) and its Board of Directors. MVH provides long-term skilled nursing care to eligible veterans and their loved ones, striving to deliver an exceptional experience in care and quality of life to those veterans MVH is privileged to serve. MVH operates MVH at Grand Rapids (MVHGR), MVH D.J. Jacobetti (MVHDJJ) in Marquette and MVH at Chesterfield Township (MVHCT). For more information, please visit: Michigan Veteran Homes.  ###

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Post 32 -- Sea Cadets Posting Colors

 At our recent Post 32 monthly meeting, we were honored to have the local Sea Cadets participate by presenting and posting the colors. Under the leadership of their area commander, Jeff Haeseker, the cadets carried out the ceremony with exceptional discipline, poise, and military bearing.

Their participation added dignity to our meeting and exemplified the dedication, leadership, and respect the Sea Cadet program instills. We extend our sincere appreciation to Commander Haeseker and the cadets for their service and support of American Legion Post 32.

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Veteran's Day - Wednesday 11/11/26- FREE SANDWICH FOR ALL VETS

Date: Oct 29, 2026 at 11:09 AM -0400

Subject: Veteran's Day - Wednesday 11/11/26- FREE SANDWICH FOR ALL VETS

Hi Folks,

We all know “FREEDOM ISN’T FREE.” It is the service and sacrifices of those men and women who have put the uniform on to protect and defend the freedoms of Our Country.

Each year at MISSION BBQ, we make Veterans Day a very special day. It is our privilege to honor and support Our Uniformed American Heroes. As a small gesture of appreciation, all Veterans and Active-Duty Military are served a Free Sandwich and we also serve cake on this day.

At noon, we will have a live version of the National Anthem and we recognize all Veterans in attendance. 

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me via email, phone call or text at 248-835-4517.

Thank you!

Proudly Serving Those Who Serve,

Vivica Townsin

Community Ambassador

The First Responders to The First Responders

Mission BBQ 

20420 Haggerty Rd.

Northville, MI 48167

Phone: 734-256-7031

Cell Phone: 248-835-4517

Community48167@mission-bbq.com

www.mission-bbq.com

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