Legacy
The families of these departed patriots wish to honor their legacy by supporting Veterans and their families.
A gift to Fisher House Michigan does just that. Click their photo below for more information.
Please complete the tribute section of the donation form, including the name of the departed.
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We are so grateful for your support and feel honored that you are remembering your departed loved one in this way.
If you would like your loved one added to this memorial page, or if you would like us to ship donation envelopes for your memorial or celebration of life, please contact us at info@fisherhousemichigan.org or via phone 313-483-6543.
The Fisher House Michigan Team
Tyrone Chatman
A giant among Veteran advocates. Give in his honor to help Veterans access the healthcare they have earned!
Scott Freestone & Ron Arenas
Honor Ron & Scott’s memory with a gift to Fisher House Michigan.
Thank you for remembering Ron and Scott in this meaningful way!
Read more about these heroes below:
Scott Freestone
Scott, or Scotty as we all called him, was the best son, big brother, grandson, friend, husband-to-be anyone could have asked for.
He’d do anything for anyone. He was always happy and fun loving -- so much so that he was given the awesome title “Class Clown” in high school.
He was a well-loved 1965 graduate of Holland High School, where everyone knew him as a devoted team manager. If you knew Scott, you had a friend forever. When asked to serve his country, he stepped up and gave his all, ultimately his life for his country.
Gone but never forgotten.
Ron Arenas
This is just one of many memories that I have of Ron. Ron and I went on R&R together in November of 1968. R&R stands for Rest and Relaxation, away from the War zone. We picked Taiwan to visit. During our 5 day visit there, we got to have Thanksgiving Dinner with an American Air Force family. There was a base there. It was very nice.
While on R&R, we both said we would call home, which had to be done in the early morning hours, local time, so it would be a reasonable time in Holland, Michigan, Ron’s home town. Well here I am, sound asleep, when Ron comes knocking on my door. He is so excited because he just finished talking with his family. He was walking around the room, telling me everything and everybody he spoke with. His excitement was contagious! Soon both of us had big grins on our faces and laughing. We never went back to bed; we talked until the sun rose.
I never saw Ron happier than after that phone call home.
50 years now, I still miss my friend Ron.
~Dave Flores
