The Zanesville community is already planning how to honor its veterans this November.
Veterans Council President, Bud Johnson, says he sent letters out to the community yesterday, asking for people's involvement in the annual parade, and he's already received four float entries, which is overwhelming.
"I know everybody in this county is touched by a veteran somewhere. Spend 30 minutes of your time and watch them, " says Johnson.
Johnson has been in charge of the...
Entering the civilian world for some soldiers has been made easier by one local college.
According to the publication, G.I. Jobs, Zane State College has been named along the top 15% of schools in the nation that are embracing Ameria's veterans as students.
"All the services combined are to make sure the veteran have the support that they need and to accommodate them and give them a full college experience," said President of Zane State College Dr. Paul Brown.
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A group of disabled veterans are biking almost 40 miles a day.
They passed through Zanesville late this morning on their way to Cambridge. It's a journey, titled "Sea to Shining Sea," that started almost 2 months ago at the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco and will take the group of 30 to Virginia.
"This ride has basically been momentum. We started off as a group of strangers. Most of us were injured veterans, and as we've gone from state to state, from...
In coordination with the city's celebration, the Zanesville Memorial Concert Band entertained community members with music to go along with the holiday.
In front of the courthouse, the band played tunes that struck a note with many in the audience.
"We love to play on July Fourth, it gives us a chance to feature some of our patriotic music. We have a wonderful medley of all the Armed Forces songs that we play and have the veterans stand up in the audience," says Jeff...
The rain isn't stopping Zanesville residents from paying tribute to our local veterans.
People gathered for another morning service that was held at Greenwood Cemetery.
"For one thing, I'm here to honor my husband. He passed away 2 years ago. His name will be read, " says Zanesville resident Marla Miller.
The names of veterans who have passed on within the year were read during the service.
Holly Minnich says she was attending to support her husband, who is...
One local veteran is honoring the passing of a fellow Medal of Honor recipient.
Ron Rosser is flying a blue Medal of Honor flag outside the front of his house for Robert Howard, who he says is the most decorated soldier in US history.
Rosser met Howard back in 1959 at the 101st Airborne in Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
"He used to come up and talk to me all the time. He kind of idolized me and wanted to be like me. I used to tell him, don't try to be like me, son, "...
Sunday at Philo Lutheran Church it was all about the veterans.
Frank Clifton, a former weather observer for the Air Force, says he was honored by the ceremony held Sunday morning before church services.
"VFW post from the Philo, Duncan Falls area, hoisted the colors and one of the men gave a statement about what veterans are and it was really good, very well received," says Clifton.
After church, members of Philo Lutheran and veterans enjoyed a...
Veterans Day is a time for Americans to honor the men and women who have served and fought for our country, and for many veterans, it is a day of reflection.
World War II Veteran Lewis Baker was stationed in England, serving in the 8th Air Force. He says he flew over France and Germany on six missions with the intent of destroying a factory that produced German planes, but Baker never made it back to England after that sixth mission. His plane was shot down.
"The day I was...
Applebees is offering a free meal to veterans that started at lunchtime and will continue through dinner hours.
It's the second year the restaurant chain has prepared a special meal for the men and women who have served our country, and General Manager, David Jacobs, says that lines have been out the door all day.
"It's amazing how much food. Today, we've already served about 3,000 customers. Believe it or not, we've already gone through about 500 pounds of steaks and 400...
Local communities are celebrating, honoring, and treating all our veterans today.
Summerville at north hills assisted living held a breakfast to honor those who served in the military.
The breakfast was for all veterans their families and anyone in the community who wanted to honor the vets.
John Reed an Air Force Veteran enjoyed reminiscing with his fellow soldiers.
"It's something that i think that you don't realize you went through but it's good to know...
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