CASCADE TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A stretch of Cascade Road will soon carry a new name to honor military veterans.
Community members, veterans and local leaders will gather May 11 at noon for a dedication ceremony naming the Cascade Road Bridge the "Cascade Veterans Memorial Bridge."
The McDonald-Osmer American Legion Post 451 is partnering with the community on the effort. Organizers say the goal is to create a lasting tribute to those who served and sacrificed.
After the ceremony, the community is invited to a cookout at the Stone House on Orange Avenue.
The ceremony is free and open to the public.
Township officials hope the bridge will serve as a lasting reminder of the sacrifices made by veterans while also giving future generations a place to reflect.
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