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Ypsilanti is holding its annual Memorial Day ceremony this morning from 9 to 11 AM — a solemn procession organized by the local post of the American Legion. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Those who served in the Vietnam War commemorate and remember their brothers in arms who have departed today here in Washtenaw County. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

The Washtenaw County Historic Preservation Commission and the African American Cultural and Historical Museum of Washtenaw County are restoring Ypsilanti Township’s Woodlawn Cemetery. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.

Today is Police Memorial Day. Law enforcement from across the area gathered at Washtenaw 100 Club Memorial Park to remember the 13 officers killed in the line of duty in Washtenaw County. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

Washtenaw County Treasurer Catherine McClary passed away suddenly on Monday at the age of 72. WEMU’s Ana Longoria remembers her legacy.

Eastern Michigan University recently unveiled a bench commemorating the life and service of Ypsilanti’s Major Frank Maki. Ana Longoria has more.

Local residents can pay respects today at Eastern Michigan University’s 9/11 memorial. Ana Longoria has the story.

Many events are held on Memorial Day, such as Ypsilanti's parade, but there may be ways to honor service members past the holiday. WEMU’s Victoria Smith reports.

The Eastern Michigan University community took a few moments Wednesday to remember and celebrate the life of an EMU grad who was among the victims of a mass shooter in Texas last weekend. WEMU's Cathy Shafran has more.

The annual Veterans Day remembrance in Ann Arbor tomorrow will take on a dual meaning for a group called Veterans For Peace. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran explains.