2007 Events --> May 19, 2007 Wayne County honors Northville officer at appreciation event
Northville Township – Wayne County again honored its many military veterans and their families, with an appreciation day in Hines Park.
Along with paying homage to the nearly 200,000 county veterans living in Wayne County, local, county, state and federal officials recognized U.S. Marine Corps officer Lt. Col. Mindy Herrmann, a county woman with a very tough job. The Northville resident handles the difficult task of notifying next of kin when a local Marine falls in the line of duty. To date, her unit, the 1st Battalion/24th Marine Corps Regiment (Band of Brothers), has notified eight families in southeast Michigan. And, although it's emotional, Hermann considers it an honor and privilege to work with these families.
A U.S. Naval Academy graduate currently serving at the Selfridge Air National Guard base in Mount Clemens, Herrmann received a Wayne County resolution in recognition of her work. The resolution was given on behalf of Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano and county Commissioner Laura Cox.
Although she's was recognized by the county, Herrmann didn’t think she should get any credit.
"These young Marines who are serving their country should be getting the recognition," she said.
Herrmann said these men serve their country at tremendous personal sacrifice.
"They miss the births of their babies, the death of a parent, family members' illnesses and injuries," she said.
Herrmann, who grew up in Kalamazoo, moved to Northville Sept. 10, 2001 — the day before the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.
She and her husband, Fred, whom she met at the U.S. Naval Academy, have two children.
Anyone with questions about Wayne County veteran services may visit a one-stop center at 28 W. Adams in Detroit, phone (313) 224-5045, or log on to www.waynecounty.com
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Along with paying homage to the nearly 200,000 county veterans living in Wayne County, local, county, state and federal officials recognized U.S. Marine Corps officer Lt. Col. Mindy Herrmann, a county woman with a very tough job. The Northville resident handles the difficult task of notifying next of kin when a local Marine falls in the line of duty. To date, her unit, the 1st Battalion/24th Marine Corps Regiment (Band of Brothers), has notified eight families in southeast Michigan. And, although it's emotional, Hermann considers it an honor and privilege to work with these families. 
On Wednesday, December 3, more than 70 invited guests enjoyed a fabulous evening on the 32nd floor of the historic Guardian Building.
Today, Executive Robert Ficano in partnership with Detroit Regional Chamber, has launched a new website:
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