Blue Ash Memorial Day Parade - Ohio Honor Log Carry
Schedule
Mon May 27 2024 at 09:45 am to 12:00 pm
Location
City of Blue Ash, Ohio - Government | Blue Ash, OH
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*Please ONLY respond INTERESTED or GOING, if PARTICIPATING in carrying The Honor Log*We are looking for volunteers from active or retired FIRE, POLICE, & MILITARY to help carry the Ohio Honor Log in the 72nd Blue Ash Memorial Day Parade!
The Ohio Honor Log honors all of the fallen heroes from The State of Ohio, and we are in need of as many as possible to help take turns carrying it. Parade carry is 1 mile in Downtown Blue Ash, from the city building, to Towne Square park, with ceremony to follow.
The Ohio Honor Log and Carry On USA's mission is to honor the sacrifice of our nation’s fallen military, law enforcement, firefighters and EMS through advocacy and the empowerment of surviving family members.
The one of a kind, one per state, Honor Logs are designed to honor the sacrifice of our nations fallen heroes through the development of a memorial icon that invokes advocacy and cohesion. Honor Logs are displayed and carried by volunteers at various events throughout each state. In addition military units, police, firefighters and EMS utilize the Honor Logs to instill cohesion and unity during physical training and selection processes. Lastly, the Honor Logs are displayed at office buildings and government headquarters through out each state to bring awareness and advocacy to the sacrifice of the fallen.
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE HONOR LOG
7’ long represents the average length of a casket.
22” in diameter to raise awareness of 22 veteran suicides per day.
6 personnel to carry the log representing pallbearers.
Unique artistic designs specific to the fallen heroes of each state.
Normal athletic apparel is good participate. Gym shoes, athletic shorts, and your choice of shirt, representing your branch or unit of military service, fire or police department or local union wear.
Meet in the parking lot in front of Blue Ash City Hall/Rec Center at 0945am on Monday, May 27th, 2024. Parking is available on site.
The Ohio Honor Log is currently on display at The Blue Ash Rec Center.
More Info: carryon-usa.org
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Where is it happening?
City of Blue Ash, Ohio - Government, 4343 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45242-5612, United States,Blue Ash, OhioEvent Location & Nearby Stays: