There will be special statue unveiling honoring General Ben Fuller of the US Marine Corps. at the Veterans & Home front Heroes Memorial Park in Big Rapids on Wednesday.

Organizer Mark Brejcha says the history about Ben fuller was recently discovered.

“Fuller Avenue, the Fuller family who pioneered the city of Big Rapids, had a son Ben, who attended the Naval Academy and went on to be the top ranking Marine from 1930-1934 and we only discovered this about two years ago.” Brejcha added “This is a great way to honor Gen. Fuller at the veterans park, Wednesday.

Big Rapids native and active duty US Navy Admiral Larry Lagree will be coming back to town to unveil the General Ben Fuller Monument.