Wreaths Across America- Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, Michigan
Wreaths Across America -- Wreaths are placed in remembrance of our veterans at the Great Lakes National Cemetery, in Holly, Michigan. Wind Chill was 5 below on this snowy December day. Go to wreathsacrossamerica.org for more information about an event in your area.
Great Lakes National Cemetery Tour 2018 (Veterans) Holly, MI
Penzien and Steele Funeral Home gave Veterans and their spouses a free bus tour of the Great Lakes National Cemetery located in Holly, Michigan. The informational tour provided details regarding Veteran's burial benefits, eligibility, flag requests, headstone and markers, and additional services provided for veterans and their loved ones.
For more information on funeral services, please call Cemetery Administration Office Toll-Free at (866) 348-8603 or (800) 535-1117
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A final resting place for our Heroes!! Military service men and women...
To our Veterans, thank you for your service!!!
Visiting Great Lakes National Cemetery
Come along with my grandparents and I on a thoughtful visit to Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan.
Virtual cache I found:
Music credits:
Soldiers -
Air to the Throne - YouTube Audio Library
Stronger Than You Know - Common Man, The Weathering
Veterans Day 2016 Great Lakes National Cemetary Holly Michigan
Veterans Day 2016
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Pastor David Zacker
6052 Stockbridge Commons Trail Grand Blanc MI 48439
Great Lakes National Cemetary Funeral - Michael Dean
March 29th 2016
Michael Edward Dean was born August 6th 1945 in Flint, Michigan.
Specialist Second Class Michael Dean served in the United States Army in 1965 and was stationed in Fort Lewis, Washington, after which he was honorably discharged in 1967. Michael retired from General Motors.
Michael was a very kind and gentle soul; he had a loving and generous heart, and was always giving to others. He leaves his loving memories to be cherished by his loving wife, adoring children and grandchildren.
Service will be held at the Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan on Tuesday March 29th at 12:30 PM proceeded with a memorial dinner at Country Christian Church in North Branch, Michigan.
Two homeless veterans laid to rest at Great Lakes National Cemetery
Navy veteran Jimmy Smith and Air Force veteran Don Flanory, who were both homeless and living in Washtenaw County at the time of their deaths, were buried with military honors on May 24, 2018, at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly.
Great Lakes National Cemetery - Columbarium Sec 1 - Holly, MI - July 23, 2010
Our visit to the Columbarium at the Great Lakes National Cemetary in Holly, Michigan. This is the first section, where Dad is located.
This was taken July 23, 2010, at the 1 year anniversary of Dad's death.
We were having a picnic on this visit, baby was in the background fussing.
Great Lakes National Cemetery - Columbarium Sec 1 - Holly, MI - July 23, 2010
Our visit to the Columbarium at the Great Lakes National Cemetary in Holly, Michigan. This is the first section, where Dad is located.
This was taken July 23, 2010, at the 1 year anniversary of Dad's death.
You can hear the kids, wind, and birds in the background. We were having a picnic on this visit
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Memorial Day ceremony at Great Lakes National Cemetery
The 13th annual Memorial Day ceremony took place on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly Township. U.S. Army Major General Clark W. LeMasters served as the event's keynote speaker.
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VA funeral ceremony at Great Lakes National Cemetery north of Holly, Michigan June 2010
Great Lakes National Cemetery Army Veteran Funeral Service
Donald Ross Bagpiping performing The Army Goes Rolling Along, the official song of the United States Army at a veteran's funeral at Great Lakes National Cemetery.
Great Lakes National Cemetery Taps Memorial Day 2013
Let's Visit Holly, MI
This is a video showing areas in and around Holly, MI. The first segment is showing a roadside park in the northern areas of the town. The last two segments are showing the downtown areas of Holly. Holly is just a few miles east of Fenton.
5,000 flags retired at Great Lakes National Cemetery
By Tim Jagielo
tjagielo@tctimes.com; 810-433-6795
Holly Twp. — Standing before the blistering heat of the fire pit, Anthony Raffin, 11, carefully tosses in small American flags one by one, from an armload he’s holding.
“I do this a lot,” he said. “I like doing it; it gives me a chance to honor my country.”
Raffin was one of several volunteers who retired approximately 5,000 American flags on Flag Day, June 14.
The fire sent billowing black smoke across the Great Lakes National Cemetery (GLNC) grounds.
Per federal law, the American Flag is to be “retired,” when it no longer “serviceable,” as outlined in United States Flag Code Title 4, Section 8K. It states, “The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem of display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.”
Bill Wentz is Provost Marshall of the GLNC Advisory Council and Flag Committee Chairman. He said a flag is ready for retirement when it is “frayed, being ripped apart by winds, discoloration.”
“The flag is our number-one symbol,” he said. “It should be respected in that manner no matter what religion or nationality or whatever you are.”
He said it’s a symbol of the freedoms Americans enjoy, and should be respected.
Before a flag could be retired, the Advisory Council held a short ceremony, following the guidelines set by the American Legion.
“The flag is truly a symbol of our country, the home of the brave and the free,” said Donald Lada, vice president of the GLNC Advisor Council.
This was Fenton resident Bonnie Pray’s first Flag Retirement Ceremony. “There’s a lot of people that don’t know and don’t understand what the flag stands for,” she said. “I’m very proud to know many people who fought for this country, and for this flag.”
Great Lakes National Veteran's Cemetery
Great Lakes National Veteran's Cemetery Fly-over by ASW Grounds Management
Lost Lake Nature Preserve, Holly, Michigan, July 29, 2018.
Coming in for a landing over Slack lake on the old grass air strip with a DJI Mavic Air.
From the Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy website:
Ownership:
Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy.
Conservation Easement:
Six Rivers Land Conservancy.
Location:
Holly Township, Oakland County /
Grand Blanc Township, Genesee County
Acquired: August 2013
Size: 537.76
Access:
Parking lot is on the north side of Evans Rd at 5700 Evans Rd., Holly, MI 48442. You'll see a trail map and preserve rules on the kiosk at the trailhead a few steps in from entrance. Follow trail markers and please stay on trail. Click here for a map.
Directions:
Take Holly Road to Evans Road, turn east and travel about 1.5 mile. Look for the Lost Lake Nature Preserve sign and parking lot.
Description:
Lost Lake Nature Preserve is a regional treasure that showcases the natural heritage of Genesee and Oakland counties. The preserve contains two pristine examples of kettle lakes, a magnificent wetlands complex, beautiful glacial moraines, mature forests and open meadows.
Slack Lake is one of two lakes in the Lost Lake Nature Preserve.
SMLC received a $1.1 million donation from an anonymous donor during the summer of 2013 that funded the purchase of the property. Six Rivers Land Conservancy worked with SMLC to place the conservation easement on the property at the time of acquisition. Genesee County, Grand Blanc Township, Holly Township, and Oakland County are all highly supportive of this property being protected and SMLC looks forward to working with our community partners to support public use of the preserve in the future.
Preserve Facts:
Flint River watershed, Swartz Creek subwatershed.
2 lakes: Slack Lake (52 acres), Bloat Lake (7 acres).
Designated as a hub within Oakland County Green Infrastructure Vision.
Within Michigan Natural Features Inventory Potential Natural Area designation Priority 2.
Large wetland complex surrounded by rolling woodlands.
Identified land types include: Emergent Marsh, Scrubshrub (Southern Shrub-Carr) and Forested (Southern Hardwood Swamp) wetlands.
SMLC’s future plans include stewardship management.
The Preserve Loop Trail:
In fall of 2015 the Preserve Loop Trail was opened to the public. The trail is approximately 2.5 miles in total length. It meanders through a dense forest which eventually opens up to an old private airport runway that is now grassland. Near the northernmost arm of the runway is a scenic overlook of Slack Lake. Past the overlook the trail follows the lakeshore through an old growth forest before it connects up again with the runway.
Tour of Great Lakes National Cemetery in advance of Missing in America project event.
Tour of Great Lakes National Cemetery in advance of Missing in America project event.
By: John Turk - Police, Oakland County Board of Commissioners and general assignment reporter for The Oakland Press. Check the touts.
Published on: September 3, 2014
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Great Lakes National Cemetery Veterans Day 2011
WEYI NBC25 story about the Beckon family and Parks family visiting the cemetary to see their loved ones who were veterans.
BeachAid part 1.wmv
Beachaid Part 1 of 2- is dedicated to restore the entire length of East Harbor State Park sand beach. The beach is located in Marblehead Ohio along the shores of Lake Erie. This video describes the beach erosion and what is needed to restore it.