On Saturday, August 4, 2012 we are dedicating a newly engraved section of The Ohio Veterans' Memorial Wall. This section of the wall will contain the 304 names (to date) of those Ohioans who have given all in The Wars On Terrorism. Including...

The Beirut Bombing, The Persian Gulf War, Iraq and Afghanistan.

Please join us in honoring these brave young men and women. There are many ways that you can help.

In addition to the dedication we have a full day of events planned to show
our appreciation to our Heroes and their families.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Army PFC Jeffrey L. Rice. PFC Rice died on July 19, 2012 of unspecified causes in Kandahar, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 20th Engineer Battalion, 36th Engineer Brigade out of Ft Hood, Texas.
 

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE OHIO VETERANS' MEMORIAL PARK

WARS ON TERRORISM DEDICATION

RUN TO THE WALL 2012 -5K/10K RUN

The most important event of the day is this special dedication of a section of the wall dedicated to the 304 young men and women who sacrificed their lives for our freedom and safety.

We look forward to seeing you at the 14th Anniversary Subway Challenge 5K & 10K Run and 5K Walk. This challenging course is proving to be a crowd favorite.

CAR SHOW 2012

CONCERT AT THE PARK 2012

Please join us for this 8 hour concert to honor our veterans. A wide variety of music is sure to be a hit with the entire family.

VENDORS

• SPONSOR A NAME
• BECOME A CORPORATE SPONSOR
• ORDER TICKETS ON-LINE
• MAKE A DONATION
• SIGN UP FOR THE 5K / 10K RUN
• REGISTER FOR THE CAR SHOW

In addition to the great show, we will also have a large number of vendors at the concert. Vendors include food and drink vendors, non-profit military related vendors and many more.

We are proud to announce that we will be joined by...

Jason A. Dominguez: Assistant Director of The Department Of Veteran Services

In 2005, Jason deployed to al-Anbar Provence, Iraq with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marines. While part of Lima Company, he led his Marines through 12 major combat operations and 73 combat and security patrols. During the deployment, twenty-two Marines and one Navy Corpsman made the ultimate sacrifice while fifty-nine were awarded the Purple Heart.

After returning home from Iraq, Jason served as a Foreign Affairs and Military Legislative Aid for Congressman Patrick Tiberi in Washington, DC. While working on Capitol Hill, he served on the founding board of the Congressional Military Service Members and Veterans Association in the U.S. House of Representatives. Prior to joining the Ohio Department of Veterans Services, Jason worked in Congressman Tiberi's district office as his Military and Veterans Affairs Case Worker.

And

LT Governor Mary Taylor Lt. Governor Mary Taylor is Ohio's 65th Lieutenant Governor. The Lt. Governor is a life-long resident of Northeast Ohio.

Ohio Congressman Jim Renacci Jim Renacci is Ohio's 16th Districts Congressman, former Mayor of Wadsworth, Ohio and a volunteer firefighter. Congressman Renacci has long been a supporter of our Veterans and have helped a number of them receive replacement combat medals that have been lost or stolen. Congressman Renacci has also been a spearhead in trying to nominate a local Hero, Burt "Rusty" Miller for the Medal Of Honor that Burt earned while giving his life in Vietnam, saving two friends from a grenade attack.

THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR SPONSORS FOR MAKING THIS POSSIBLE

We have a special THANK YOU to Steve Stroup, Bob Earley and WNIR (100 FM)for your generous support and promotion of this dedication. Your support of our Heroes and their families has been amazing.

Bob Earley; veteran, WNIR (100 FM) personality, Akron icon & Rockin On The River founder has graciously agreed to be our Master Of Ceremony for The Wars On Terrorism wall dedication. Come out and meet Bob and show our Heroes' families that the communities' support and appreciation is with them.

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