Larry Wozniak, President of “Lest We Forget.”

Larry grew up in Lansing and then moved here with his family in 1967. His family owned and operated the Bella Villa Restaurant. He was drafted into the army in 1969 and enlisted for a three-year term as a cook. He went to Vietnam in May of 1971 as a 2nd Lieutenant. After Vietnam, he was in the reserves for a time and then forgot all about the military until he was contacted by Don Alsbro about joining “Lest We Forget.” Don started “Lest We Forget” in 2006. Don passed away last year, and now Larry is the President. 

Larry reviewed many of the things that “Lest We Forget” does: Monthly meetings at the airport, educational programs, veterans’ patriotic concerts, American Legion visitations, attending veterans’ funerals, attending several parades with veterans, etc. Larry said,” We want to remind people about the sacrifices our veterans made to secure our freedoms and blessings.” Their motto is, “We Brighten the Future by Illuminating the Past.” 

Larry spoke in detail about the upcoming “Lest We Forget” weekend event coming up on Sat. and Sun., June 21-22nd. It will be at 275 Upton Drive, “On the Banks of the St. Joseph River.” Activities will include: 

• Pancake Breakfasts Sat. and Sun. Woodstock and Grill BBQ. 
• Special Guest Speaker, Shoshana Johnson, Iraqi POW. 
• The Sandbox Wars presentation. 
• Gold Stars Tribute Wall. Gulf, Iraq and Afghanistan Wars. 
• Heroes of Michigan Traveling Memorial. 
• Climbing walls and stations. 
• Landing Craft Rides. 
• Helicopter Rides. 
• Free USO show. Three Men and a Tenor. 
• 20th Century War Museum. 
• Veteran’s stories and books. 

www.lestweforgetusa.org for more info 

Pres. Dave, Larry Wozniak, and Mike 

Pancake