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IRON MOUNTAIN -- Stories of service, sacrifice and honor will take center stage Friday when The Braumart hosts a special presentation recognizing area veterans as part of its Historic Lecture Series.
"Honoring Our Veterans: Stories of Service, Sacrifice & Honor" will feature local women veterans sharing their military experiences and reflecting on their participation in the recent U.P. All Women Honor Flight. Doors will open at 6 p.m., with the program beginning at 7 p.m.
The evening will be led by Mary Stolze, who will share her personal experiences as an U.S. Army nurse in Vietnam during the war, along with memories of participating in the U.P. All Women Honor Flight.
Joining Stolze will be fellow Women Veteran Honor Flight participants and friends Barb Bishop, Bobbie Kositzky, Mary Miller and Dawn Sabey. They will share stories of their own military service and their experiences traveling together on the Honor Flight.
The presentation will include personal reflections from the veterans, a video highlighting the recent U.P. All Women Honor Flight and photographs celebrating area veterans and their service.
An audience question-and-answer session will provide an opportunity for conversation and sharing.
Braumart Director Jinx Brew said the program is intended to recognize the contributions of local veterans while giving community members an opportunity to hear firsthand accounts of military service and the lasting impact of those experiences.
"We want to come together to celebrate, remember and say thank you to the men and women who have served our country," Brew said.
The event is open to veterans, their families and all community members. Admission is free, and concessions will be available.
All proceeds from the event will benefit the U.P. Honor Flight organization, which works to honor and recognize veterans for their service.
The Braumart invites area residents to bring a friend, invite a veteran and take part in an evening dedicated to honoring those who have served.