VetConnect Seminar Series: Great Lakes National Cemetery

Learn more about burial and cemetery benefits offered in Michigan

For the November VetConnect Seminar at The War Memorial, join us as we welcome Rodney Heard Jr. and Eric Crawford of Great Lakes National Cemetery.

The free seminar is planned for Thursday, Nov. 5, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Staff from Great Lakes National Cemetery will dive into how the national cemeteries came into being, along with some information about the cemetery and both of its satellite cemetery’s which it oversees; available veteran burial benefits and a few other programs which fall under the National Cemetery administration.

Held bi-monthly, The War Memorial’s VetConnect Seminar Series provides veterans with a welcoming space to learn, connect, and find support. Launched in winter 2024, this free program features speakers from respected veteran organizations and partners. Each seminar offers valuable insights and resources on topics that matter most to veterans, fostering both education and community.

Your Evening

6pm: Doors Open

6:30pm: Presentation by Rodney Heard Jr. and Eric Crawford of Great Lakes National Cemetery

7:15pm: Question and Answer time with the audience

7:30pm: Program Ends