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Governor John Kasich - Governor's Wreath-Laying Ceremony - 2017
 
 
Memorial Day ceremony honoring Ohio service members who lost their lives while serving their country, protecting our freedom and building a future for others. This event takes place every year at the Veterans Plaza on the grounds of the Ohio Statehouse.

Speakers:

- Sean McCarthy, Chief Legal Counsel for the Ohio Department of Veterans Services and an Afghanistan veteran
- Chaplain Bill Kirby, a Vietnam Veteran from the United States Marine Corps
- Veronica Mora, Gold Star Wife
- Director Chip Tansill, Ohio Department of Veterans Services
- Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor

The National Anthem performed by Alexis Gomez, 2015 American Idol finalist from the Dayton area

The Pledge of Allegiance is led by Ohio Gold Star Children, with the help of the Mora and Cook families

" Thank you, Soldiers" performed by the Beverly Gardens Elementary School Choir, led by Tammy Neukirchner
May 25, 2017