The Michigan WWII Legacy Memorial began as Honor Flight Michigan in 2007, providing one day all-expense paid trips for WWII veterans to the National WWII Memorial.

After 33 flights taking 1400 veterans, the waiting list was exhausted and the mission was accomplished in 2010. Filled with emotion and the thought that “we can do more,” the idea was conceived that it was time to bring the memorial to Michigan.

The Michigan WWII Legacy Memorial will serve as a place to gather, remember, and inspire. It is a memorial designed with the desire to engage the community and educate future generations on the vision, values, and heroic efforts of the Greatest Generation.

The Michigan WWII Legacy Memorial at Memorial Park is working towards building a permanent memorial that will provide a year-round multipurpose destination telling Michigan’s unique story.

Additionally, The Michigan WWII Legacy Memorial will be a resource for educational programs, events, veteran outreach and resources in keeping with our mission.