Veterans Memorial Dedication Ceremony Scheduled

A year to the day after the 2021 groundbreaking ceremony, the newly constructed Westerville Veterans Memorial, 325 N. Cleveland Ave., opens with a dedication ceremony on Friday, Nov. 11 beginning at 11 a.m. Attendees of the annual Veterans Day Breakfast at the Senior Center (350 N. Cleveland Ave.) will have the opportunity to shuttle to the ceremony. (The breakfast is open to the public. See page 28 for details.)

The new signature space was designed to honor and celebrate those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, blending history, culture, art and recreation with the existing sports environment.

Residents called for an expanded space during the creation of the Westerville Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces (PROS) master plan. More than 20 years ago, the plan was adopted (and renewed in 2014) as a strategic guide to develop, operate and maintain the community parks system. Included was a proposal to develop a space to centralize and strengthen how Westerville honors its veterans.

View photos from the year-long construction process and learn how you can still support the project at www.westerville.org/vetsmemorial.

Local Veterans help break ground at the new Veterans Memorial on Nov. 11, 2021.

DEDICATION CEREMONY

Friday, Nov. 11

Beginning at 11 a.m. Veterans Memorial, 325 N. Cleveland Ave.

PROGRAM INCLUDES

•Posting of the Colors, VFW Color Guard

•National Anthem, WSHS Soundsation

•Principle Speaker, Major General Deborah Ashenhurst

•21 Volley Salute, American Legion Rifle Squad

•Playing of Taps, Dan Carey

•Retirement of the Colors, VFW Color Guard with musical accompaniment

Make your mark on the new Westerville Veterans Memorial. Donation levels starting at $250 ensure your name (or the name of your loved one) is included on the donation wall at the park.

Scan the QR code for more information and to donate