Southfield Veterans' Commission
Serving all Veterans in the City of Southfield
The board members of the Southfield Veterans' Commission can be reached in writing at
Southfield Veterans' Commission
City of Southfield
P.O. Box 2055
Southfield MI 48037-2055
2024 Southfield Veterans Day Ceremony Planning
Members of the Southfield and Lathrup Village working group discuss a program format leading up to the November 8, 2024 ceremony.
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Dr. Caruthers, Chairperson Southfield Veterans’ Commission
Michael Manion, Southfield Director Community relations
Chaka McDonald, Southfield Veterans’ Commissioner
Austin Colson, Lathrup Village Director of Community & Economic Development
2024 City of Southfield Memorial Day Ceremony
Mr. Butler Martin, a 101-year-old Detroit WWII veteran was honored at the City of Southfield Memorial Day Ceremony on Friday, May 24. Mr. Martin is the oldest living Montford Point Marine and one of first African Americans to serve in the United States Marine Corps.
Southfield to honor 101-year-old Montford Point Marine (msn.com)
Southfield Police Department May 17, 2024 Memorial Service
Southfield Veterans' Commission Chairperson Dr. Rodney Caruthers and Southfield Veterans' Commission Liaison Lieutenant Bzeith Mostapha honor two fallen police officers who were also military veterans. Officer James William McMahon served in the Navy and officer Donald L. Harding served in the National Guard
The Southfield Veterans’ Commission presented a check to the city to assist Southfield veterans in need.
L-R Mrs. Rhonda Terry (Sfld Human Services), Lieutenant Bzeth Mostapha (Sfld Police Liaison), Commissioner John Eley, Commissioner Barbara Seldon, Commissioner Chaka McDonald, Dr. Rodney Caruthers, Chairperson
March 11, 2024 Southfield Veterans' Commission meeting night!
L-R.. Commissioner John Eley (Treas) Councilman Daniel Brightwell (Founder) Lt. Mo Bzeih (Liaison)Thasha Murphy LCSW (Visitor) Commissioner Barbara Purifoy (Vice Chairperson) Dr. Rodney Caruthers (Commission Chairperson)
