Avon, Ohio
The Avon Veterans Memorial (located behind the post office, 36225 Detroit Road) will serve as the perfect backdrop to host the special photographic war memorial, Remembering Our Fallen. The memorial honors our country’s military fallen from the Global War on Terror (Sept. 11, 2001 - Aug. 30, 2021) through military and personal photos. The display is free and open to the public to view from Sept. 1-5.
The special photographic war memorial, Remembering Our Fallen, comes to Avon Sept. 1-5. The memorial honors our country’s military fallen from the Global War on Terror (Sept. 11, 2001 - Aug. 30, 2021) through military and personal photos. (photo courtesy of Patriotic Productions).
“There are two identical National Memorials that travel our Nation; each has 5,391 fallen from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan,” said Bill Williams, co-founder of Patriotic Productions in an email. “Also included are military men and women who died in stateside or overseas base training accidents (red banners), as well as those who served in combat zones but lost their battles to PTS (post-traumatic stress) after returning home (blue banners).
Patriotic Productions is a non-profit founded by Bill and his wife, Evonne. They are not veterans, nor do they come from military families. The couple’s four sons have all volunteered to serve our country; two soldiers and two Marines.
According to information posted on the organization’s website, the Williamses were inspired to create Remembering Our Fallen in the fall of 2010. Their eternal hope is ‘to honor the memory of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, to provide comfort to friends and family of the fallen, and to remind others of the tremendous cost paid by some. Its legacy will be that these men and women will never be forgotten, and that their names will be remembered.’ The inspiration for this project came after reading a story in the Omaha World-Herald newspaper about a father whose pain and grief were even greater four years after his son, Joshua Ford, had died in Iraq.
In November 2010, with the backing of the newspaper, and financial support from sponsors, including Bellevue University, Bill and Evonne created the traveling photo memorial. The memorial included photos of the fallen from Nebraska who had died in the War on Terror since Sept. 11, 2001. Over the next few years they decided to create memorials for other states.
“The goal of Remembering Our Fallen is like that of other war memorials - to remind Americans of the tremendous cost of our freedom and to remember those who sacrificed all,” said Bill. “A Gold Star family’s greatest fear is that their loved one will be forgotten. Speak Their Names.”
After completing 19 state memorials, the focus shifted to a National Memorial that encompasses the fallen from across the country. This National Memorial was unveiled in September 2017 at the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C., and continues to tour the nation, giving Americans across the country the opportunity to honor our Fallen. In 2020, a second identical memorial was completed.
Sheri Seroka, Avon’s business development consultant, happened to see the memorial while visiting family in Illinois a couple of years ago.
“I don’t personally know any service members who have lost their lives, however, I found myself lost in their stories and so humbled by their sacrifice,” she said. “I spent several hours walking through the installation and still didn’t get through it all. Mayor (Bryan) Jensen is always looking for events to bring to Avon that are relevant, timely and meaningful. This event checks all of those boxes. And with the location of the Avon Veterans Memorial, we have the perfect set-up.”
The memorial is self-guided, however, Seroka noted there are plans to have volunteers available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day (Sept. 1-5) to answer questions or guide visitors to a specific service person’s specific location. A few events are also scheduled for opening day, Sept. 1 at 10 a.m. including:
--Presentation of Colors - Army National Guard
--National Anthem - Jeff Stanczyk (retired Cleveland Police Department and Avon School Resource Officer)
--Invocation - Pastor Jeffrey Phail (police and fire chaplain)
--Riderless Horse - Cleveland Police Department Mounted Unit
--Rifle Salute - Army National Guard
--Taps - Kerry Barvincak (Avon VFW Post 7035)
--Amazing Grace - Cleveland Police Department Pipe and Drum members Keith Haag and Pat Sullivan
--Retirement of Colors
For more information, go to patrioticproductions.org/rememberingourfallen. If you have questions regarding the event, contact Seroka at 440-420-2041 or via email sseroka@cityofavon.com.
AVON
Resurfacing project: Road work begins this week on State Route 83 from Detroit Road to the roundabout at Mills Road. The project is expected to take approximately six weeks (weather permitting). Work will begin during the day on the sidewalk/crosswalk ramps and traffic will be maintained during this time. Milling and paving is expected to begin Sept. 6 and this work will be done at night. Although traffic will be maintained during milling/paving, drivers should expect some delays while traveling. Drivers are encouraged to find alternate routes now. School starts Thursday so traffic will be heavy all over town. Plan accordingly now.
AVON LAKE
New fire station issue fact sheet: Be an informed resident. In November, voters will decide on an income tax increase to support the Avon Lake safety forces. A fact sheet with all the details is available on the city’s website, go to avonlake.org.
Fishing derby: The Fishing Derby is back. The event, for childrens ages 15 and younger takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 10 at Walker Road Park, 31621 Walker Road. Pre-registration is required for the free event. Deadline is noon Sept. 9. Go to avonlakerec.com.
SOUPer Bowl: The Avon/Avon Lake Community Resource Services (CRS) SOUPer Bowl Food Drive is a friendly competition between the Avon and Avon Lake communities to see who can collect the most food by weight. All food collected will benefit families through the CRS onsite food pantry. Monetary donations are also accepted. Each $1 contributed will be counted as five pounds of food.
The winner of the food drive competition will be announced at halftime of the Avon vs. Avon Lake varsity football game Sept. 9 and will be presented with the SOUPer Bowl Trophy. Since its inception in 2010, the SOUPer Bowl has collected 69,509 pounds of food and $134,021 in monetary donations.
Food donations can be dropped off at all schools in Avon and Avon Lake or you can bring your donations to the game on Sept. 9. For more information, go to aalcrs.org.
Dog splash: The Bare Bones Big Splash 2022 takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Avon Lake Municipal Pool - Ellen Trivanovich Aquatic Center, 32850 Electric Blvd. Snacks for dogs and humans will be available to purchase. Online registration ends at 5 p.m. Sept. 9. The first 300 online registrations will receive a special gift. Registration prices are: handler and dog, $15; maximum of three additional guests per registration, $5 each; and maximum of one additional dog per registration is $5. To register, go to loveastraydog.com.
Dean’s list: Pat Adams was named to the Dean’s list at Emerson College (Boston).
NORTH RIDGEVILLE
Back to school prep: Lake Ridge Academy recently hosted the “Be the Change Summer Institute” for 22 volunteer faculty and staff at the school. According to school officials, participants spent days prototyping classroom ideas that aligned with ‘Lake Ridge’s renewed focus on leading with relationships, providing exceptional educational outcomes, and prioritizing wellness and belonging.’ The workshop was hosted by educational consultant and author, Grant Lichtman.
Deer hunting: It’s time to register land for longbow/crossbow deer hunting. The season runs from Set. 24 to Feb. 5. Stop by the lobby of the police station, 7307 Avon Belden Road, or download the forms from the Police Department website, nridgeville.org/DeerHunting.aspx. Drop off forms at the police station, or email mfreeman@nridgeville.org.
Fall festival: Lake Ridge Academy is hosting a Children’s Fall Festival for children ages 12 and younger in the community from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 1 at the school, 37501 Center Ridge Road.
Activities include henna artist, airbrush tattoo artist, balloon twisters, cake walk, characters, face painters, jugglers, hoopers, giant bubble station, scarecrow stilt walker, magicians; games and prizes. Kids can go Trick or Treat on a safe trail that winds through the ‘not so spooky’ limestone path woods on campus Every child will get a grab bag with prizes and costumes are welcome. There will be food vendors onsite. Event will be capped at approximately 250 children. The cost is $16 for children ages 2-12. Registration is required. Registration will open soon, but you can pre-register for tickets via email at FallfestivalLRA@yahoo.com.
If you have news/information or a story idea you’d like to share or a ‘shout-out’, please send an email to jshortavon@aol.com.
"Short" - Google News
August 21, 2022 at 08:26PM
https://ift.tt/f4vWMo1
Traveling memorial to remember the fallen coming to Avon: Short Takes on Avon, Avon Lake and North Ridgeville - cleveland.com
"Short" - Google News
https://ift.tt/sJjq3cf
Bagikan Berita Ini
0 Response to "Traveling memorial to remember the fallen coming to Avon: Short Takes on Avon, Avon Lake and North Ridgeville - cleveland.com"
Post a Comment