2023 Memorial at the Monument Photos

Thank you to all who joined us for the 2023 Memorial at the Monument event held on May 28th! Those in attendance paid tribute to those who have lost their lives serving the country. The event brought in officials from city and federal governments, along with representatives from the:

Below are some photos from the ceremony, courtesy of The Mirror Newspaper and photographer Kristi Fish.

group photo at monument — The Fallen Timbers Battlefield Preservation Commission’s Memorial Day at the Monument brought in officials from both city and federal governments along with representatives from the American Legion, Toledo Buffalo Soldiers, Daughters of the American Revolution, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, the 2nd Kentucky Regiment of Volunteers and more. Those in attendance paid tribute to those who have lost their lives serving the country.

American Legion members marching — Members of the American Legion (from left) Ray Schlagheck, Harold Savage, Phil Padilla and Charles Jones walk in the procession.

historic reenactment fife and drum — Jonathan Mohn (left) and Michael Mohn, the drummer and fife player, lead the procession toward the monument.

U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur giving speech — U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-Toledo) speaks to the crowd gathered at the memorial about the sacrifices made by the troops and Native Americans who lived in the area.

Maumee Mayor Rich Carr giving speech — Maumee Mayor Rich Carr emphasizes the importance of the battle of Fallen Timbers to the history of the United States.

Waterville Mayor Tim Pedro giving speech — Waterville Mayor Tim Pedro asks attendees to remind their family members and friends to thank the veterans in their lives and to encourage others to attend patriotic remembrances in the future.

Whitehouse Mayor Don Atkinson giving speech — Whitehouse Mayor Don Atkinson honors veterans who have served and those who lost their lives as he speaks during the ceremony.

man giving speech — Xavier Allen speaks about the alliance between America and Canada.

man giving speech — Ray Schlagheck of the American Legion speaks at the ceremony.

men in historic dress toledo buffalo soldiers — Earl Mack (left) and Fred Lefebvre of the Toledo Buffalo Soldiers speak at the Memorial Day at the Monument ceremony.

women laying wreath at monument — Paula Lauer (left) and Alicia Lipinksi of the Daughters of the American Revolution Fort Industry Chapter place a wreath at the monument.

men giving musket salute — Maj. Thad Stern, Quarter Master Jim Nelson and First Sgt. Mike Judson of the 2nd Kentucky Regiment of Volunteers provide a musket salute.

kids watching at monument — Siblings Grant (left) and Meredith Dicken listen carefully during the ceremony.

kids watching at monument — Cub Scouts Lincoln Travis (front) and James Bocian stand with the flags they carried during the ceremony.

people leaving monument site — Those involved in the ceremony make their way as the event concludes from the Fallen Timbers Monument.