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The Ohio Fallen Heroes Memorial was founded and established in 2005 by a local Vietnam Army Veteran Jerry Jodrey who had a vision to build a beautiful tribute to all of the men and women in uniform who have made the ultimate sacrifice defending our Country in the Global War on Terrorism since September 11, 2001.
With the help of many volunteers his vision became a reality when the Memorial was dedicated on June 30, 2007.
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 Fallen Heroes Memorial
PO Box 92
Sunbury, Ohio 43074
For questions you can contact us at contact@ohiofallenheroes.org
Ohio Fallen Heroes Memorial Officers and Board of Trustees
President- Jerry Jodrey
Vice President- Neal Kruse
Secretary- Lorraine Fleming
Treasurer-
Trustees- Mike O’Brien, Joe Spann, Gregory Hubbert
Public and Media Relations/Special Events Coordinator - Rob Glaze
Corporate Liaison- Derek Spann
Gold Star Family Liaison's- Heather Smith, Deb Nealon, Kathy Kinslow, Jan Jodrey
Memorial Site Manager- Joe Spann
Click here to view our organizations By-Laws
FAQ
Who runs the organization? 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 first Tuesday of each month @ 7:00pm on the lower level of the Sunbury United Methodist Church. (located across the street from the memorial)
Who does the memorial honor? 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.
Who qualifies for a memorial marker at the site? The white marble markers are designated for Ohio service members who died while supporting combat operations or as a direct result from injuries substained during combat operations in the Global War on Terrorism since September 11, 2001. A marker is placed at the site once permission is obtained by the family of the fallen.
When did the ground breaking take place? June of 2005
Why was Sunbury, Ohio chosen for the memorial? 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.
Who is the Architect of the memorial? The architect is a very prominent central Ohio architect, Mr. George Parker principal of George Parker and Associates AIA donated his time.
Who is building the Memorial? The memorial was constructed through the gracious help of many donors both by financial contributions and volunteer labor.
How can I contribute to the Memorial? 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.
Will my contributions be tax-exempt? The Ohio Fallen Heroes Memorial is a non profit 501 (c) 3 corporation and is tax deductible to the extent of law.
How can I help? 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
What ceremonies are held at the site? Each year the Saturday closest to September 11th has been designated as Ohio Fallen Heroes Memorial day. On this day a commemorative ceremony with several dignitaries is held honoring all Service Men and Women who have been killed or listed as POW/MIA in the Global War on Terrorism since September 11, 2001. All ceremonies are open to the public with special invitations to the Gold Star families. In addition, there is an all night “Honor Guard “at the site during this ceremony.
