Located along M-72 west of Kalkaska, this concrete flag stand marks the entrance to Patriot Park Veterans Memorial. Clearwater Township owns the 80-acre property, which offers stunning views of Grand Traverse Bay. While efforts are underway to transform it into a full-fledged veterans memorial, it currently features a serene trail through the woods leading to an impressive overlook. The hope is for it to become a magnificent tribute to our servicemen and women. You can learn more on thier facbook pager HERE

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Veterans Memorial Park of Northeast Michigan, located at 4400 N. Skeel Avenue in Oscoda, MI, stands as a profound tribute to military veterans. Situated on approximately six acres of donated land near the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base, the park was built entirely through generous donations and maintained by dedicated volunteers. Its central feature is the Pentagon Service Monument, mimicking the design of the actual Pentagon in Washington, D.C. This monument is comprised of ten V-shaped wall sections, seven feet by twenty-one feet each, with inner surfaces adorned with laser-engraved Memorial Blocks. These blocks, purchased by families, honor individual veterans with details like names, units, dates of service, and branches.

The park is continually evolving to further honor those who served. Beyond the personalized Memorial Blocks, the outer walls of the Pentagon Service Monument are being enhanced with laser-engraved murals depicting images of different military branches, equipment, and historical conflicts. The first mural, a powerful Vietnam War helicopter scene, was unveiled in 2019, with plans for subsequent murals covering other conflicts like the Iraq/Afghanistan War, Korean War, WWII, and WWI. The park also includes a Circle of Flags and a Visitors Center, with future improvements planned to include additional flagpoles for each military service and laser-engraved memorial benches, further cementing its role as a unique and lasting monument to veterans.

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