Published: November 08, 2009 08:15 am      

Historical Museum hosts tribute to veterans

LANSING, Mich. (AP) -- The Michigan Historical Museum in Lansing is hosting a tribute to veterans.

The group Friends of Michigan History is organizing the event Sunday afternoon. Two members of the Michigan Army National Guard who recently returned from service in Iraq and Afghanistan are among those being honored.

Spc. Matt Conn, who served three tours in Iraq and was wounded by an improvised explosive device, and 1st Sgt. Mike Beck, who recently returned from Afghanistan, are scheduled to talk about their experiences.

Wednesday is the Veterans Day holiday.

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Friends of Michigan History: www.michigan.gov/friendsofmichiganhistory