Selected by the Dearborn Allied War Veterans Council, Army Veteran Robert Amenson will be honored as the 2024 Veteran of the Year during the City of Dearborn's annual Veterans Day Ceremony.
Amenson fought in the Vietnam War from 1966-1967 after being drafted into the U.S. Army as a quartermaster specialist 4. He has dedicated the remainder of his life to serving veterans and his community.
Amenson, who is an active member of the American Legion Fort Dearborn Post 267 and Vietnam Veterans of American Chapter 267, has over 7,500 hours of volunteer service to the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Ann Arbor.
The Detroit-native and his wife, Susan, live in Saline.
The City of Dearborn is committed to connecting veterans and their families to the support and resources they need.
See all of the upcoming events for Veterans in the City of Dearborn calendar.
The DAWVC works closely with the City to further the well-being of Dearborn veterans and their families.
See more information and resources available to women veterans.
Yoga classes are free for veterans at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center.