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Plaque will honor veterans who died from health effects of their service BY TAYLOR CHRISTENSEN tchristensen@candgnews.com
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
The Veterans War Memorial, a staple of the Royal Oak community since 1946, will be adding a plaque for those who died from the effects of their military service.
ROYAL OAK— The Royal Oak War Memorial will be getting an addition to honor those who lost their lives due to toxic exposure to chemicals or hazardous substances during their military service. The veterans events committee proposed the 24-by-30-inch engraved granite plaque at the City Commission meeting on Feb. 29. The proposal received the commission’s unanimous approval. The memorial will read: “In memory of the men and women who served in the military and later died as a result of their service. We honor and remember their service.” The monument is going to cost $2,500, which the Downtown Development Authority has agreed to cover fully. “We know that the casualties of war go beyond the battlefield, and it is important that See PLAQUE on page 7A
City Commission names Vinsetta Boulevard bridges a historic district ROYAL OAK — Vinsetta Boulevard, a street with a dense
history, is lined with historic homes and a few significant bridges. Four bridges and some green space on Vinsetta Boulevard were considered for historic preserva-
tion at the Feb. 29 City Commission meeting and received the commission’s unanimous approval. The area was first drawn up as “Vinsetta Park” and became of-
ficial in 1915, when the Vinsetta Land Co. came to fruition, consisting of 150 acres of land. Following a year of construction, the June 3, 1916, edition of
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the Detroit News announced the “Opening Day” of Vinsetta Park, according to the Vinsetta Bridges Historic District report. See VINSETTA on page 12A
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