A model of the new memorial.

Al Hugo and Tom Foret are troweling the concrete for the foundation for the new memorial.

Setting the form for the Memorial are: Terry Spegel, Jim Hugo, Al Hugo and Dave Swinson

A view of the old Memorial.

Tom Foret and Terry Spegel working on the form for the memorial.

Tom Foret, Jim Hugo and Al Hugo discuss the next step.

Pictured from right to left, Supervisor Terry Spegel, Clerk, Pam Wright, Treasurer, James Piorkowski

Checking on the progress of the job are (from left to right) Jim Piorkowski, Pam Wright, Dave Swinson and Terry Spegel

Concrete will be poured into the forms to create the memorial.

Finishing up the job are Jim Hugo and Tom Foret of the DPW.

Al Hugo and Wayne Beckrow begin the job of leveling off the concrete in the forms.

Al Hugo puts the finishing touches on the concrete work as Jim Hugo, Wayne Beckrow and Tom Foret discuss the next step.

With the concrete dried, the process begins by removing the forms on the Memorial.

Great care is being taken when removing the forms.

Removing the forms are Jim Hugo, (inspecting the job)Tom Foret, Steve Ouellette and Jayson Tacey of the DPW.

Removing the forms from the back side of the memorial.

With the forms removed, the bolts that held them in place can be cut off.

Jim Hugo, measures for the footing.

Wayne Beckrow and Tom Foret set the first side of the footing.

Working on the mall is the crew from Gary Hugo and Sons.

The mall for the memorial begins to take shape.

Workers from Gary Hugo and Sons begin troweling the cement.

Tom Foret of the DPW pitches in to spread the cement.

Gary Hugo works on the mall.

A template is set on the wet cement to form a "brick" pattern around the mall.

Al Hugo stretches the brick template out behind the monument.

Workers lay the brick pattern template down on the wet cement.

Tom Foret is assisting with the brick template.

Gary Hugo oversees the project. In the background are the new flagpole bases that were also installed.

Workers "paint" the brick pattern around the Memorial.

Terry Spegel, Supervisor and Jim Piorkowski, Treasurer check on the progress.

Dave Weiler of the DPW and Terry Spegel, work on installing the plaques.

Holes must be carefully drilled in order to mount the plaques.

A sneak preview before the names are mounted.

Color will be added to the Purple Heart design that lies in front of the memorial.

Closer view of the center of the memorial.

The plaques and name plates are installed, the remaining work on the memorial will continue.

The before ceremony festivities at the Senior Building included Refreshments, donuts and cake donated by Meijer and cookies donated by staff.

Before Dedication gathering

Ella Jane and Fred Martini, Rich Sheppard, Don Woods

A township resident provided us with patriotic music

Everyone is gathering for the ceremony

More seating is needed to accomodate the guests

Terrence Spegel, Sr. Supervisor welcoming everyone

Parade of Colors

Parade of Colors

Parade of Colors

Parade of Colors

Preparing to raise the Flags

National Anthem was sung by the Honorable Tim Kelly

Raising the American Flag

Raising of the Michigan and MIA flags

Speaker Ret. Col. Devere "Don" Woods, VFW 7053

Speaker Gene Hornak, AMVETS Post 249

Speaker Congressman Dale Kildee

Speaker James Barcia

Speaker Jeff Mayes

Adm Service Dir. Michael Gray for Thomas Hickner

Michael Gray, presented an award from Bay County

Treasurer William Tacey (Former 9th District Commissioner)

Placement of Wreath & Flowers by the Collier & Munch Families

Flowers were being placed by each War Memorial

A large wreath was placed in the center of the Memorial

Amazing Grace was sung by Honorable Tim Kelly

The Honorable Tim Kelly sang Amazing Grace

Colorguard from each branch of the Military

Army & Coast Guard Color Guard

Collier and Munch Families

Pastor Kim Lewis of First Baptist Church - Benediction

Police Office Lyle Esterhai Jr., playing Taps

Terrence Spegel, Sr., Township Supervisor with closing remarks

After Ceremony Festivities

Enjoying refreshments at the Senior Building

New Township Treasurer, William Tacey

New Township Treasurer, William Tacey