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2013 Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Video by Staff Sgt. George Davis, ONG

2013 Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Photos by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Pavlik, ONG

Fifteen Ohio veterans, including two former Ohio National Guard members, were inducted into the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame Class of 2013, on Nov. 7 at the Franklin County Veterans Memorial in Columbus, Ohio. Gov. John R. Kasich and Tim Gorrell, director of the Ohio Department of Veterans Services, presided over the induction ceremony. The Veterans Hall of Fame honors veterans who have made a positive impact in their communities following their service in the military.

Gov. Kasich shakes hands with Award recipient

Steven A Bucher retired from the Air National Guard honored for civic leadership as Mayor of

Maj. Gen. Deborah A. Ashenhurst (center), Ohio adjutant general, takes a photo with former ONG members Steve Butcher (left) and Roger Gardner, who were among the 15 Ohio veterans inducted into the Class of 2013.

Tom Gorrell, Director of the Ohio Department of veterans Services

Tim Gorrell,
director of the Ohio Department of Veterans Services

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