Dayton, Ohio – Residents of Dayton will have an opportunity to honor local military heroes, celebrate Flag Day, and take part in a unique piece of community history during a special event planned for June 14 at Point Park.
The Old North Dayton Neighborhood Association and the McCook Field Neighborhood Association are partnering to host a Flag Day Celebration from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Point Park, located at 1 Valley Street. The gathering will bring together residents, veterans, families, and community leaders to recognize military service and commemorate important moments in Dayton’s history.
A major focus of the event will be the rededication of the North Dayton Patriots Memorial, a monument that has honored local service members for more than eight decades.
Memorial rededication honors fallen service members
Organizers said the ceremony will recognize newly added names on the North Dayton Patriots Memorial, which pays tribute to local men and women who lost their lives while serving their country during World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War…