Ohio Ag News Headlines Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame Class of 2018 Announced Ohio Ag Connection - 09/10/2018 The Ohio Department of Veterans Services has announced the members of the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame Class of 2018. These 20 outstanding inductees will be honored for their accomplishments and achievements at the 26th annual Induction Ceremony in November for their post-military service. This class of candidates represents 13 Ohio counties and four military branches. The 2018 Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame Inductees are: Fredric L. Abrams, Air Force, Warren County Ronald L. Albers, Air Force, Franklin County Cassie B. Barlow, Air Force, Greene County *Francis Leroy Clendenen, Army, Licking County Orvil D. Cooper, Army, Lawrence County Haraz N. Ghanbari, Army, Navy, Wood County James L. Gibson, Guernsey County Paul D. Haller, Navy, Jackson County Ronald J. Hartman, Army, Clermont Joseph A. Machado, Army, Fairfield County Robert P. Milich, Air Force, Mahoning County *Charles L. Murray, Army, Franklin County Merle J. Pratt, Navy, Franklin County Fredrick L. Pumroy, Air Force, Greene County Clifford Riley, Army, Clermont County Dana L. Robinson-Street, Navy, Franklin County Ronald A. Schwachenwald, Army, Lorain County Douglas D. Theaker, Navy, Richland County E.J. Thomas, Jr., Air Force, Franklin County Robert J. Wilhelm, Marines, Guernsey County *Awarded posthumously Ohio veterans and the general public are invited and encouraged to attend the Induction Ceremony at Radiant Life Church, 7100 Post Road, Dublin, on Nov. 8. A continental breakfast reception begins at 9 a.m. with the induction ceremony beginning at 10 a.m. For more information: 614-644-0898, HallOfFame@dvs.ohio.gov or go to OhioVets.gov. The Class of 2018 was chosen from among 119 nominations. This year's class joins 854 Ohio veterans who have been inducted since 1992 and represent all eras and branches. The Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame was established in 1992 by former Gov. George Voinovich to recognize the post-military achievements of outstanding Ohio veterans. Charter members of the Hall of Fame's Class of 1992 included the six Ohio veterans who were elected President of the United States as well as Medal of Honor recipients from Ohio. Honorees of the past 25 years include astronauts, community volunteers, community leaders, safety officers, veteran advocates and former government officials. The members of the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame are honored in a permanent display near the Ohio Statehouse at the Riffe Center, 77 South High Street, Columbus. The Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame is administered by the Ohio Department of Veterans Services in collaboration with the Hall of Fame Executive Committee. Comprised of 13 veteran volunteers, the committee members serve as advisors to the Hall of Fame and their primary purpose is to annually select up to 20 honorees. Send this article to a friend Other Ohio Headlines Ohio Cow Tops Premier National Junior Brown Swiss Show FSR 2018: Plenty of Sunshine, Exhibit Area, Corn Hats USDA Working with Schools to Improve Meal Programs Andersons Honored by Ohio Farm Bureau Drug Makes Rats Less Likely to Imbibe Alcohol Public Drawing Offered for Beaver and Otter Trapping Forestry Division Assists in Wildfire Protection at Home and Nationally Copyright © 2018 - USAgNet.com. All Rights Reserved.