Local Boy Scout troop 158, along with members of the Am Vets of Muskingum County, spent their Saturday morning remembering the men and women who gave their lives up for our country by visiting Greenwood Cemetery in Zanesville and placing an American flag on the nearly 600 graves of the veteran's who rest there.
"It's so nice to have the Boy Scouts. The Boy Scouts have been with us now, this will make the fifth year and we've got them pretty much education on what symbols to look...
Among the parades and barbecues taking place this Memorial Day one family is hitting the pavement in memory of all the veterans who have lost their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Kristie Howard is running for her son, Josh a Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) in the U.S. Air Force.
"I'm very proud of him. He has lost thirteen good friends, twelve were TACPS (Tactical Air Control Party Specialist), one was a good friend of his," said Howard.
Josh has been in...
Zane State College honored Muskingum County veterans with a flag raising ceremony May 24th.
Zane State College's Veteran and Service Members Council invited veterans in observance of Memorial Day.
Mike Ross served as an airborne infantryman for the United States Army in Iraq and is president of the Veteran's club.
Zane State College has earned the ranking of "Military Friendly College" from G.I. Jobs magazine for the past three years by doing the most to...
Hundreds of motorcyclists gathered at the Zanesville VFW Wednesday for a unique celebration.
The Vietnam Memorial Wall made its stop in Zanesville, before being escorted by the State Highway Patrol and motorcyclists to the VFW in McConnelsville. John Christy from the Malta VFW says every person in attendance was proud to show their support.
"I did three tours in Vietnam." explained Christy "All of these people, most of them are veterans, and they're all...
Two World War II Veterans are being honored by a national organization with a trip to visit their war memorial in the nation's capital.
Ray Harper and Bill Kostelnik were selected by the Honor Flight Network, a non-profit organization, to fly out to Washington D.C. to visit the World War II Memorial.
This trip will not only be the 86-year-old Harper's first time on an airplane, but also to the nation's capital.
"We're going to see the World War II Memorial... and Iwo...
World War Two Survivors are given a once in a life time chance to visit and reflect at their memorial.
Non-profit organization, "Honor Flight" has one goal-to bring American Veterans to Washington DC. The program began in Dayton. Co-Directors Bill and Bobbi Richards adopted the project into the Columbus area and have been flying veterans since 2007.
"It's an emotional rollercoaster,"said Richards. " There's tears, there's laughter, there's ...
It might not be Veterans Day, but those who served our country were honored at Zane's Landing Park today.
The Knights of Columbus organized a dinner cruise aboard the Lorena Sternwheeler for hospitalized veterans. Chairman Bill Moyer said the veterans enjoy homemade food and good company.
"You'll notice that they're very happy because they don't get out that often, so when they do, they really love it," said Moyer.
Moyer said this event has been going on for...
Zane's Landing Park was empty Monday afternoon but come this weekend the sound of Harleys will fill the air.
The 30th Annual Veterans Bike Show will take place this Saturday and Sunday. The event will include a poker run, 50/50 raffle, bike give-a-way, and live entertainment. Organizer Kenny Forsythe said there is something for everybody.
"I like to see a big crowd show up," said Forsythe. "Old, young, enjoy the show, enjoy the entertainment."
All...
The celebration of Independence rang true for a number of Veterans on Sunday...in the form of music.
Sunday afternoon The Zanesville Memorial Concert Band took to the Secrest Auditorium stage to play a number of patriotic tunes. But for Band Members who have served, such as Veteran, David Shroder the day had a deeper meaning.
"What if we never had declared our independence from England?" expressed Shroder. "July 4th 1776 is a great day in out nation's history and...
The American Legion Car Show was held this weekend in Coshocton, but for one Warsaw man at the show, it was more than just the horse power.
Mike Ruby began collecting cars in the 80's, but soon discovered he wasn't very good at it.
"Couldn't get that shine, that everybody else gets," said Ruby. "And a friend of mine says, you ought to do something you like, something you know about. And I know about Military vehicles."
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