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WHAT'S NEW AT THE PARK

 

DIRECTIONS TO THE PARK

UPCOMING EVENTS

June 2013
July 2013
  • July 4th, Thursday: Akron Symphony 7:30 pm
August 2013
September 2013
  • September 21, Saturday: POW/MIA Wall Dedication
October 2013
 
November 2013
  • November 9, Saturday: OVMP Reverse Raffle
December 2013
  • December 7, Saturday: Christmas Tree Lighting Service

 

  

 

The Ohio Veterans' Memorial Park

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The Ohio Veterans' Memorial Park

OHIO VETERANS'
MEMORIAL PARK

Welcome to The Ohio Veterans' Memorial Park. We are dedicated to honoring all veterans from all wars, remembering their sacrifices for our freedom and safety, and celebrating their lives.

 

bullet An Overview Of The Park
 
bullet More Information About The Memorial Wall
 
bullet More Information About The POW/MIA Pond
 
bullet More Information About The OVMP Stage
 
bullet More Information About The Helicopter Display
 
bullet More Information About The Gold Star Mother Statue
 
bullet More Information About The Gold Star Father Statue
 
bullet More Information About The Memorial Walkway
 
bullet More Information About Other Park Monuments

PURPLE HEART
MEMORIAL PAVER

On June 1, 2013, we will be dedicating a new monument at the park; The Purple Heart Monument. We also have a new memorial paver available in honor of those who have received the Purple Heart. If you order you memorial paver by April 22, they will be available for you to place at this special service.

bullet Click Here For More Information or to Order Your Purple Heart Memorial Paver

COMBAT TRACKER TEAMS OF VIETNAM
BENCH DEDICATION

Saturday, June 22, 2013

The public is invited to join us on June 22, 2013 for a special bench dedication to honor the brave men and dogs of the elite Combat Trackers of Vietnam.

 

bullet Click Here For More Information
Ohio's Heroes

OUR HEROES


"But fame is theirs - and future days
On pillar'd brass shall tell their praise;
Shall tell - when cold neglect is dead -
"These for their country fought and bled."
...Philip Freneau


Help us appreciate our veterans by remembering their lives and sacrifices.

bullet A List Of Our Heroes On The Wall
 
bullet Read The Biographies Of Our Heroes

FOUNDING FATHERS FREEDOM RIDE

Sunday, June 23, 2013

To benefit The Ghost Rider Foundation and Wags-4-Warriors.

Click here To Download The Flyer

MEMORIAL PAVERS

You can pay tribute to your hero and help fund The Ohio Veterans' Memorial Park by purchasing a memorial paver to be placed at the park. The pavers come in two different sizes.

These pavers can honor all Heroes, whether they were Killed In Action or came home to us. The memorial pavers come in two sizes and are placed throughout the park.

bullet Click Here For More Information About The Memorial Pavers

or

bullet Click Here For An Overview Of All Memorials

RUN TO THE WALL
5K & 10K Run

Saturday, August 3, 2013

Lest We Forget. Join us for the 3rd Annual Run to the Wall. Honor, remember, and celebrate the hero in your life.

For More Information, Or To Register For The Run To The Wall, Please Visit...

www.runforovmp.com

THE STAGE

We are pleased to announce that we have added a new stage to The Ohio Veterans' Memorial Park this year.

The stage was initially built to host the 2011 Concert At The Park and was upgraded for the 2012 Concert, held to honor our Heroes from The Wars On Terrorism.

This beautiful stage is now available to host your events at the park. For more information about the stage and available dates, please click the link below.

bullet Click Here For More Information About The OVMP Stage

ROCK & REMEMBER
CONCERT AT THE PARK

Saturday, August 3, 2013

What's Up Ohio Productions presents the 2013 Concert At The Park - Rock And Remember!!!

Six of the greatest bands from NE Ohio!

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO ORDER YOUR TICKETS

 

PARK PHOTOS

There have been many great photos taken at The Ohio Veterans' Memorial Park. Please take a few moments to visit the photo gallery. If you have photos that you would like to share, please send them to info@ovmp.org.

bullet Click Here To Visit The Photo Gallery

HELICOPTER DISPLAY

We currently have the first of the two of our helicopters for The Ohio Veterans' Memorial Park. On October 22,2011 a few hundred motorcycles led a Cobra AH-1F helicopter into The Ohio Veterans' Memorial Park. We are still working on procuring a Huey to finish the display.
 
bullet Click Here For More Information About The Helicopters

 

 

GOLD STAR FATHER STATUE

More information coming soon regarding our new proposal for The Gold Star Father Statue.
This statue will be a tribute to all fathers who have lost a child to combat.


 
bullet Click Here For More Information About The Gold Star Father Statue

 

 

     


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