Living in Saginaw I travel I-75 frequently. Near Birch Run is a sign in honor of John Wayne “Dusty” Marcum. I have seen it for many years but wondered about him.
After graduating from Flushing High School in 1991 John Wayne “Dusty” Marcum joined the Navy. and became part of the Navy SEAL’s Naval Special Development Warfare Group known, otherwise known as SEAL Team 6 and took part in 12 overseas missions. He reached the rank of senior chief petty officer and earned several medals and ribbons including two Silver Stars, four Bronze Stars with Valor, and a Purple Heart for his service
On September 11, 2008 Marcum was wounded in Afghanistan in a battle with heavily armed militants and died the following day. A section of I-75 near his hometown of Flushing is named in his honor. From now on, whenever I see that sign, I will remember the sacrifice he and so many others, including their families, have made for my freedom.
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