The Memorial
The Ohio Fallen Heroes Memorial is recognized by Ohio House Resolution 30 as Ohio’s only recognized Memorial honoring all Ohio Military personnel killed in the War on Terrorism.
We are a non profit 501(c) (3) Corporation and are registered with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office.
For questions you can contact us at contact@ohiofallenheroes.org.MEMORIAL OFFICERS & BOARD OF TRUSTEES
- President - Neal Kruse
- Vice President - Jody Teale
- Secretary - Megan Whatman
- Treasurer - Jessica Spann
- Trustee - John Campbell, Deb Nealon, Mark Miller
- Gold Star Family Committee Contact - Deb Nealon
- PR Committee - John Campbell, Rachel Kurpe
- Memorial Site Manager - Neal Kruse
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The Ohio Fallen Heroes Memorial Committee is made up of an all volunteer work force and is governed by the OFHM Board of Trustees and the Officer’s of the corporation. Regular meetings of the OFHM Committee are held the Second Tuesday of each month @ 7:00pm on the upper level of the Sunbury United Methodist Church. (Located across the street from the memorial)
The architect is a very prominent central Ohio architect, Mr. George Parker principal of George Parker and Associates AIA donated his time.
Any individual representing any branch of the armed services from the State of Ohio who has been killed or missing in action since September 11, 2001 in the War on Terrorism will be recognized by this memorial.
The Memorial was constructed through the gracious help of many donors both by financial contributions and volunteer labor.
The white marble markers are designated for Ohio service members who died in the line of duty deployed in a combat zone in the Global War on Terrorism since September 11, 2001.
It is costly to maintain and operate this living memorial, we are always in need of financial assistance. You can click on the donate now tab and you will be able to see the options that work best for you.
Yes you may, however it can not contain any metal because the rust will damage the marker. If any metal is placed on the marker it will be removed immediately.
The Ohio Fallen Heroes Memorial is a non profit 501 (c) 3 corporation and is tax deductible to the extent of law.
June of 2005.
The OFH committee needs individuals who are willing to roll up their sleeves and work with the committee to be good ambassadors for the Memorial. If you are interested in volunteering email us at: contact@ohiofallenheroes.org
This site is within 10 miles of the geographical center of Ohio and very accessible to all. Sunbury officials were approached about the project, the land was then designated by the Village of Sunbury in 2005.
Each year the Saturday closest to September 11.
