Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs

07/24/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/24/2024 10:17

Michigan Veteran Homes at Chesterfield Township to Honor Rosie the Riveter, U.S. Navy Veteran and Veteran Member of MVHCT

LANSING, Mich. - Michigan Veteran Homes at Chesterfield Township (MVHCT) will hold a special ceremony on July 25 at 2 p.m. for Rosie the Riveter, U.S. Navy Veteran and Veteran Member of MVHCT Frances "Fran" Metcalf who is celebrating her 100th Birthday.

Special guests will include Brad Kersten, township supervisor for Chesterfield Township; Mark Hackel, county executive for Macomb County; Emily Mellits, deputy director of community engagement for Governor Whitmer; Phil Kraft, county commissioner for the Macomb County Board of Commissioners; and Kathy Vosburg, township trustee for Chesterfield Township.

WHO: MVHCT
WHAT: 100th Birthday Celebration for Frances "Fran" Metcalf
WHEN: Ceremony is Thursday, July 25 at 2 p.m.
WHERE: 47901 Sugarbush Road, Chesterfield Twp.

Media are invited to attend and should plan to arrive at 1:45 p.m. To RSVP, please contact Michael Kroll at 517-285-9734 or [email protected].

For more information on MVHCT, please visit: Michigan Veteran Homes at Chesterfield Township.