Michigan Military and Veterans Hall of Honor

2022 Hall of Honor Recipients

Virgil Nishimura Westdale

Technician 5th Grade
U.S. Army Air Corps Reserve

2022 Military Inductees

The six servicemembers inducted within the military category were selected by the Board of Directors. The finalists had a record of extraordinary accomplishments during their service in the United States Armed Forces. Their selection exemplifies the duty, honor and courage displayed in support of Michigan and the United States of America. They will be inducted into the Michigan Military and Veterans Hall of Honor with the distinction of being in the class of 2022.

Ralph W Hauenstein

Lieutenant Colonel
U.S. Army Reserve

Carol Hebert

Sergeant
U.S. Army

Herman Keizer, Jr.

Colonel
U.S. Army

Thomas R. Skerritt

Airman
U.S. Air Force

Coleman Young

Second Lieutenant
U.S. Army Air Forces

2022 Veterans Inductees

The five individuals to be inducted within the veterans category were selected by the Board of Directors. The finalists had a record of exemplary service to others after military service. Their selection exemplifies a legacy of making a lasting impact in the communities in which they live. They will be inducted into the Michigan Military and Veterans Hall of Honor and will be forever be known and remembered as members of the class of 2022.

2021 Hall of Honor Recipients

Peter M. Dawkins

Ret. Brigadier General
U.S. Army

Catherine Farrell

Ret. Command Sergeant Major, Army National Guard

Adolph McQueen

Major General (Ret)
U.S. Army

Suzanne Parish

U. S. Army Air Corps
Women’s Airforce Service Pilots

Jeffrey Stitzel

Command Sergeants Major
U.S. Army (Ret.)

Katherine White

Brigadier General
Michigan Army National Guard

2021 Military Inductees

The six servicemembers to be inducted within the military category were selected by the Board of Directors. The 19 finalists had a record of extraordinary accomplishments during their service in the United States Armed Forces. Their selection exemplifies the duty, honor and courage displayed in support of Michigan and the United States of America. They will be inducted into the Michigan Military and Veterans Hall of Honor with the distinction of being in the class of 2021.

Joseph Gabelsberger

Lieutenant Colonel
U.S. Army

Thomas Haas

Captain
U.S. Coast Guard (Ret.)

Mike Rogers

First Lieutenant
U.S. Army

John “Joe” Schwarz

Lieutenant Commander
U.S. Navy

Sid Taylor

Lance Corporal
U.S. Marine Corps

2021 Veterans Inductees

The five individuals to be inducted within the veterans category were selected by the Board of Directors. The 19 finalists had a record of exemplary service to others after military service. Their selection exemplifies a legacy of making a lasting impact in the communities in which they live. They will be inducted into the Michigan Military and Veterans Hall of Honor and will be forever be known and remembered as members of the class of 2021.

2020 Hall of Honor Recipients

Maurice E Curts

Retired Admiral
U.S. Navy

Richard Gallagher

Retired Vice Admiral
U.S. Navy

Morton Harris

Major
U.S. Army Air Corps

Aleda Lutz

Second Lieutenant
U.S. Army Air Corp

Lucius Theus

Ret. Major General
U.S. Air Force

Donald Thomas

Retired Lieutenant Colonel
U.S. Air Force

2020 Military Inductees

The six servicemembers to be inducted within the military category were selected by the Board of Directors. The finalists had a record of extraordinary accomplishments during their service in the United States Armed Forces. Their selection exemplifies the duty, honor and courage displayed in support of Michigan and the United States of America. They will be inducted into the Michigan Military and Veterans Hall of Honor with the distinction of being in the class of 2020.

Rosemarie E. Aquilina

Retired Major
National Guard

Gerald R. Ford, Jr.

Lieutenant Commander
U.S. Navy

William G. Milliken

Staff Sergeant
U.S. Army Air Corps

Gary C. Peters

Lieutenant Commander
U.S. Navy Reserve

Peter F. Secchia

Sergeant
U.S. Marine Corps

Linda M. Woods

Airman Second Class
U.S. Air Force

2020 Veterans Inductees

The six individuals to be inducted within the veterans category were selected by the Board of Directors. The finalists had a record of exemplary service to others after military service. Their selection exemplifies a legacy of making a lasting impact in the communities in which they live. They will be inducted into the Michigan Military and Veterans Hall of Honor and will be forever be known and remembered as members of the class of 2020.

2019 Hall of Honor Recipients

Alexander Jefferson

Lieutenant Colonel
U.S. Army
1942-1969 | (Jefferson Bio)

CHARLES KETTLES

Lieutenant Colonel
U.S. Army
1952-1975

DONALD E. ODELL

Lieutenant Colonel
U.S. Air Force
1952-1975

Jack R. Lousma

Colonel
Marine Corps
1959-1983

Duane D. Hackney

Chief Master Sergeant
U.S. Air Force
1965-1991

Margaret A. Brewer

Brigadier General
Marine Corps
1952-1980

2019 Military Inductees

The six servicemembers to be inducted within the military category were selected by the Board of Directors. The 19 finalists had a record of extraordinary accomplishments during their service in the United States Armed Forces. Their selection exemplifies the duty, honor and courage displayed in support of Michigan and the United States of America. They will be inducted into the Michigan Military and Veterans Hall of Honor with the distinction of being in the inaugural class of 2019.

JOE LOUIS BARROW SR.

Staff Sergeant
U.S. Army
1942-1945

JOHN D. DINGELL JR.

Second Lieutenant
U.S. Army
1944-1946

KEITH K. KING

Specialist Four
U.S. Army
1972-2002

Vincent W. Patton

Master Chief Petty Officer
U.S. Coast Guard
1972-2002

MICHAEL ILITCH SR.

Sergeant
Marine Corps
1947-1951

TYRONE CHATMAN

Specialist Four
U.S. Army
1970-1972

Roger Yoder

U.S. Navy
1978-1999

2019 Veterans Inductees

The six individuals to be inducted within the veterans category were selected by the Board of Directors. The 19 finalists had a record of exemplary service to others after military service. Their selection exemplifies a legacy of making a lasting impact in the communities in which they live. They will be inducted into the Michigan Military and Veterans Hall of Honor and will be forever be known and remembered as members of the inaugural class of 2019.