From PEMBERVILLE 150TH/AMERICA 250TH ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE
A tribute to service and community pride will take shape this spring as Pemberville presents its Hometown Heroes Memorial Walk, a weeklong display honoring those who have dedicated their lives to protecting others.
From May 24 through May 31, Memorial Park, located off Memorial Drive in Pemberville, will showcase 335 commemorative signs, each featuring the photograph and service details of a military veteran, active duty service member, or first responder. Honorees include both Pemberville residents and members of the broader community.
This event is being organized by the Pemberville 150th/America 250th Anniversary Committee as part of a yearlong celebration marking Pemberville’s 150th anniversary of incorporation and the 250th anniversary of the United States. The committee has planned a number of events throughout the year, with the memorial walk serving as one of its most heartfelt tributes. For more information about events, visit https://sites.google.com/view/pemberville150th/events?authuser=0.
Each sign in the 90-feet by 120-feet space will be accompanied by a small flower arrangement, a flag, and a solar light. Once illuminated at night, the installation will resemble 335 glowing candles, offering a serene and reflective atmosphere for visitors.
The public is invited to view the display at any time during its weeklong run and organizers hope families, students, and visitors will take time to walk through the memorial and honor the individuals represented.
Beginning May 31 at noon, applicants who submitted names for inclusion may pick up their sign, flag, and solar light to keep as personal mementos.
For more information about the Hometown Heroes Memorial Walk, contact Sandy Leuck at 419-250-0130.
