The origin of this particular column arises out of the confluence of events. The first was reading the obituary of Donald McPherson, a World War II naval aviator and fighter who died at the age of 103 ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A weeklong celebration in Grand Rapids is remembering the service and sacrifice of the Greatest Generation 80 years after the end of World War II. The celebration began ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — This September marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Grand Rapids, the home of WWII veteran and President Gerald R. Ford, is planning a week-long celebration to ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Beginning on Sept. 1, Grand Rapids and West Michigan will become host to the Greatest Generation Celebration — a weeklong recognition of World War II veterans 80 years ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. RAND RAPID, Mich. (WOOD) — The grand marshals have been chosen for the Greatest Generation Celebration parade and flyover that ...

2025 marks 80 years since the end of World War II, and the City of Grand Rapids is not just remembering the sacrifices made during that time, but also honoring the men and women who contributed. The ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Grand Rapids is celebrating the Greatest Generation, those generally born between 1901 and 1927, as the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II nears. Tuesday, Sept. 2, marks ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A weeklong celebration in Grand Rapids is remembering the service and sacrifice of the Greatest ...