One of the most successful combat generals in all of history, General George S. Patton noted:
"Wars may be fought with weapons, but they are won by men. It is the spirit of men who follow and of the man who leads that gains the victory."
The Michigan WWII Legacy Memorial works with Michigan veterans organizations to give honor to the memory of those who served.
The Michigan WWII Legacy Memorial has received endorsements from and works with Michigan veterans organizations throughout the state, to give honor to the memory of those who served, including:
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, Department of Michigan
Tuskegee Airman, Inc., Detroit Chapter
Destroyer Escort Sailors Association, Michigan Chapter
82nd Airborne Division Association, James W. Etherton Detroit Chapter
Veterans of Foreign Wars, CPL W.F. Bruce Post 1146
Blue Star Mothers, Blue Water Chapter 180
Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 154
Association of the US Army Arsenal of Democracy Chapter
Tuskegee Airman, Inc., Macon-Thomas Chapter
Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America, Department of Michigan
101st Airborne Association, Michigan Chapter
Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 19, South Oakland County
Marine Somalia Veterans Association
The Michigan WWII Legacy Memorial joined with the Royal Oak, Hazel Park and Ferndale communities and the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 154 in the 2019 Ruck March. Funds received benefitted the Memorial while items collected by participants were donated to the VVA to assist veteran's and their families who struggle with mental health issues.
A ruck march involves walking at a fast clip with a weighted backpack or ruck. In the Armed Forces, participants carry at least 45 pounds in their rucks. For this event participants were asked to carry 22 pounds or 22 items in their ruck to represent the 22 veterans who commit suicide every day in the United States.