WHO: Gun Lake Tribe. GLT Ogitch-E-Daa (U.S. Military Veterans). Gun Lake Casino Resort. West Michigan VFW Posts. West Michigan Veteran’s Coalition. Hopkins High School Band. Sharp Feather (Native Drum Group).
WHAT: Veteran’s Day Salute to Service.
WHEN: Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
WHERE: Gun Lake Casino Resort, 1123 129th Ave, Wayland, MI. (Wawyé Oasis)
DETAILS: The Gun Lake Tribe and Gun Lake Casino Resort will host ‘Salute to Service’ on Veterans Day to honor those who served in the United States armed forces. The ceremony will begin at 11:00 AM with the posting of colors and an entry song by tribal drum group Sharp Feather. The Hopkins High School band will perform the National Anthem.
Tribal Chairwoman Jodie Palmer, the Ogitch-E-Daa tribal veterans’ group, Kent County Veterans Services, and community leaders will speak about the significance of honoring those who served on Veteran’s Day.
A complimentary buffet lunch will be served to all U.S. military veterans present. Several hundred veterans will be in attendance. Challenge coins will be presented to all participating veterans. The news media is welcome to attend and cover this event. For questions or assistance on site, contact James Nye at (269) 598-4248.
