Original Rosie the Riveter honored in Romulus even
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| Romulus Mayor Robert McCraight thanks Rosie the Riveter Ruth Pegauski during Flag Day ceremonies June 14 at Historical Park in the city. |
Traditionally, the ceremony on June 14, national Flag Day, includes a presentation of the colors from the World War One Monument in Romulus Historical Park. This year, members of the Honor Guard from Romulus VFW Post 78 and Mayor Robert a. McCraight presented the colors to Pegauski to honor her efforts during the war.
Pegauski was born in 1924 and celebrated her 99th birthday Jan. 2. She became an official Rose when she worked as a Riveter in Highland Park and was then sent to Willow Run Airport when her skills were needed during the war effort. She continues working at Willow Run for the remainder of World War II, from 1939 until 1945.
Pegauski recently retired from her position as a site manager with the Meals on Wheels program A widow, Pegauski and her husband, a World War II veteran, were the parents of three children. She said following her retirement a few months ago, she now only manages her dog, Trixie Pooh.
McCraight thanked Pegauski during the official ceremony and noted she was part of the machine that won World War II and defeated Hitler.
Romulus Fire Department Captain John Thiede presented a historical account of the American Flag during the ceremony which takes place at the monument each year.
