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.