Ohio Department of Veterans Services

Each day at sunset, as part of the ODVS Ohio Taps Project, we pay tribute to an Ohioan who died while serving our country.

Tonight, we salute Private First Class Barry Kent Weaver from Solon, Ohio, who tragically lost his life from small arms fire on June 19, 1970, in Gia Dinh province, Cambodia.

Ohio veterans with low incomes who are permanently and totally disabled or are age 65 and above may be eligible for pension support. Payments are made to bring the total income, including other retirement or Social Security, to a level set by Congress. Learn about pension resources at https://dvs.ohio.gov/veteran-benefits/benefits-resources/pension.

Today we honor Juneteenth, the celebration of freedom marking the end of slavery in the United States. We recognize the strength, resilience, and contributions of Black Americans, including the generations who served in our Armed Forces and continue to serve our country and communities. At ODVS, we remain committed to supporting every veteran with dignity, respect, and opportunity.

Each day at sunset, as part of the ODVS Ohio Taps Project, we pay tribute to an Ohioan who died while serving our country.

Tonight, we salute Sergeant John Morehead Scott, who was one of 24 men (including two civilians) who penetrated nearly 200 miles south into enemy territory and captured a railroad train at Big Shanty, Ga., in an attempt to destroy the bridges and track between Chattanooga and Atlanta. He was captured and executed on June 18, 1862, in Atlanta. For his role with the Andrew’s Raiders, he was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor.

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office is proud to offer the Patriot Program to veterans, active duty military, and National Guard and Reserve personnel and their families. The program offers a wide range of services from consumer and charity scams, identity theft, collections, civil rights and other legal assistance for active duty and mobilized military personnel and their families. Learn more at https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Individuals-and-Families/Military-and-Veterans.

Each day at sunset, as part of the ODVS Ohio Taps Project, we pay tribute to an Ohioan who died while serving our country.

Tonight, we salute Private First Class Robert William Witty, from South Amherst who tragically lost his life from an explosive device on June 17, 1969, in Leatherneck Square southwest of Gia Linh in South Vietnam.

Each day at sunset, as part of the ODVS Ohio Taps Project, we pay tribute to an Ohioan who died while serving our country.

Tonight, we salute Elyria Army Specialist Jason N. Cox died June 16, 2008, in Balad, Iraq, of wounds sustained near Hillah when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device.

The Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame was created in 1992 to recognize the post-military efforts of outstanding Ohioans who contribute to their communities through volunteerism, advocacy, professional distinction, public service, and philanthropy. Each year, the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame Executive Committee, made up of representatives from Ohio’s veterans organizations, selects up to 20 Hall of Fame honorees from a large group of nominees. More than 900 have been inducted over the last 30 years including Neil Armstrong, John Glenn, Katherine Sullivan, Ulysses S. Grant, Eddie Rickenbacker, Charles Young, Clark Gable, Paul Newman, Bob Evans, Dr. Henry Heimlich, Bob Feller, Paul Brown, and Woody Hayes. Learn more about the purpose and history of the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame and how to nominate a deserving veteran at https://dvs.ohio.gov/hof.