Did you know there is a monument to Michigan's police officers and firefighters that have died in the line of duty? The Michigan Fallen Heroes Memorial is located at a meadow situated near the intersection of Telegraph Road and County Center Drive in the City of Pontiac. More than 800 names are inscribed on granite walls with a bronze statue of a grief stricken police officer and firefighter providing vigil over the monument.
While initially dedicated to those from the state who made the ultimate sacrifice in public service, the Michigan Fallen Heroes Memorial has also added a tribute to the heroes and victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks that impacted not just New York City, Shanksville PA, and Washington DC but the Nation as a whole. Relics from each of these sites are encapsulated with informational placards about what occurred on 9/11. Did you know the fighter planes sent to intercept the highjacked Flight 93 that eventually crashed in Shanksville due to passengers fighting the terrorists were from Metro Detroit's Selfridge Air Force Base? A sad connection to that horrible day!
Additionally, as the site is part of the Oakland County government complex, a monument the County's fallen soldiers has also been incorporated into the Memorial.
If you are in the area, take a moment to stop by the Michigan Fallen Heroes Memorial to pay your respects. For more information, visit michiganfallenheroes.com
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