The Michigan WWII Legacy Memorial

John Maten is the president of The Michigan WWII Legacy Memorial located in Memorial Park in Royal Oak.  He retired from General Motors after 42 years, his last position was as an Assistant Chief Engineer. John was the 2024 president of the Senior Men’s Club of Birmingham. He also volunteers as a coach and mentor for FIRST robotics at both the middle school and high school levels. He feels it is important to honor our vets not just on Veteran’s Day but every day as well as all of those that have supported them.