This group is dedicated to creating an online community for all active military, veterans, first responders and their families. group has a language and experience all of its own and we are dedicated to giving you a space and place in which to interact and engage with others who know that life.

We also seek to support the families of all those who have served, as well. We welcome you here to your very own community. Thank you Jesus for every soldier & first responder protecting & serving us through this night. Like warm covers in the cold, blanket them in your love & our prayers of gratitude.

Rosedale Gardens became a “Military Caring Congregation” through Military Caring Network, USA. As a congregation, we expanded our ministry of serving those who serve to include first responders and families of both military and first responders.

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OUR VETERAN OF THE MONTH

We are recognizing Edward James Yopek, US Army - WWII, as our Veteran of the Month for May. Edward (Ed) Yopek was born on May 1st, 1923, and we are honoring him for the month of May in celebration of his 102nd birthday! Ed joined the U.S. Army during World War II. During his training and service, Ed spent time in many places, beginning with Boot Camp in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, then moving to Maryland, to Camp Pickett in Virginia, and then to Fort Lewis in Washington state. From there, he was stationed in California, Hawaii, the Marshall Islands, Guam, the Philippines, and Okinawa, Japan. During this time, Ed served as a Surgical Technician in the 36th Field Hospital of the 77th Infantry Division from 1943 until the war ended.

He was honorably discharged on Dec. 31, 1945. In recognition of his service, Ed received the Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon with 2 Bronze Service Stars, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with 2 Bronze Service Stars, the Good Conduct Medal, the Meritorius Unit Award, and the WWII Victory Medal. Ed and his first wife, Margaret, had their son, Rick, who was born in 1947. Ed and Margaret joined RGPC as members in 1968, both formerly belonging to the Catholic faith. At that time, Ed was employed as a customer service manager at Wolverine Fabricating and Manufacturing in Inkster, MI.

During this time, Ed served on the Stewardship Committee and as a Deacon. Ed also was a member of the House Committee. Margaret passed away in 1976, and Ed was remarried to Joan in 1978. In his later years at RGPC, Ed often ended conversations with the statement: “Faith, family, friends” - the wording from the original RGPC circle logo. Sadly, Ed’s son Rick passed away in 1996, while Joan passed away in 2022 at the age of 91. Not long after, Ed moved to be near his family in Illinois, residing today in Libertyville, IL, but he still maintains close ties with his RGPC family. Ed, a man who dearly loved his country, is an example of the true embodiment of a life of service to God and country and we thank God for him. Well done, good and faithful servant.