Rutland Charter Township officials and the public honored veterans for their service to the country on Veteran’s Day by dedicating a black granite monument with an inscription and the insignia of POW-MIA and all the military services: Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Merchant Marines. The monument is installed at the entrance of the township hall in front of the American flag.  

 

Harley Marlett, an 11-year-old Hastings school student, donated $75 in prize money she earned for her winning essay about a woman veteran. Supervisor Jim Carr made brief remarks, thanking those responsible for the monument, including Patten Monument, and Halifax Services, individuals Rocky Adams, Robin Hawthorn and in-coming supervisor Larry Watson for their work on making the memorial possible, others who donated money, and the Rutland Township Board for approving all of the plans. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post Honor Guard gave the rifle salute and American Legion Riders rode their motorcycles in with American flags flying. The monument inscription reads: “This monument is dedicated to the men and women of Rutland Charter Township who have served their country.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photos:

Upper left: The new Rutland Township veteran's monument.

Middle left: Harley Marlett, 11, is all smiles as she is thanked for her $75 donation to the monument.

Lower left: the Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post Honor Guard performs a rifle salute.

Middle right: Supervisor Jim Carr makes brief remarks to the crowd as incoming supervisor Larry Watson listens.