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Vol. 119 No. 42 In our 119th year!

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

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CAPT. RICHARD PHILLIPS

MHM kicks off 50th anniversary with keynote from Captain Phillips

  The Michigan Heroes Museum is celebrating its 50^th anniversary of sharing military and space heroes’ stories.

  Established in 1975 by Stanley Bozich in a small office at Royal Oak Fire House No. 2, Stan and his wife Lou relocated to the former School Haus Square shopping mall in 1980. In 1990, the museum has had a permanent home built at 1250 Weiss Street.

  As part of this year-long celebration, MHM is proud to host a special evening with Captain Richard Phillips, the read-life hero of the Maersk Alabama hijacking by Somali pirates on April 2009. Phillips is an American merchant mariner and author who served as captain on the Maersk Alabama ship.  This was the first hijacking of a U.S. ship in more than 200 years.

  The event will take place on Tuesday, May 13, at the Bronner Performing Arts Center at Frankenmuth High School. This inspiring public event will take place from 6-8pm, featuring a powerful keynote address by Captain Phillips.

  Captain Phillips’ heroic story of leadership, courage, and survival captivated the world and became the subject of the major motion picture starring Tom Hanks. His appearance marks a significant moment in the Michigan Heroes Museum’s 50^th anniversary celebration, recognizing five decades of honoring Michigan’s military and space heroes.

  "Bringing Captain Phillips to Frankenmuth is more than just hosting a speaker . . . it is about connecting people with a living story of courage, resilience, and community from someone who understands what heroes our nation’s military service personnel really are. We are thrilled to welcome him during our 50^th anniversary celebration MHM Executive Director John Ryder said. . . . .

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