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Welcome to Cuyahoga County's Civil War Monument
Welcome to Cuyahoga County's Civil War Monument
The Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument commemorates the American Civil War; it consists of a 125' column surrounded at its base by a Memorial Room and esplanade. The column, topped with a statue of the Goddess of Freedom, defended by the Shield of Liberty, signifies the essence of the Nation for which Cuyahoga County veterans were willing to and did give their lives. Four bronze groupings on the esplanade depict, in battle scenes, the Navy, Artillery, Infantry and Cavalry.
Inside the Memorial Room are four bronze relief sculptures: Women's Soldiers' and Sailors' Aid Society, Beginning of the War in Ohio, Emancipation of the Slaves and End of the War at City Point, Va., as well as busts of Gen. James Barnett and Architect/ Sculptor Levi T. Scofield, together with 6 officers, who were either killed in action, or died of disease or their wounds.
25th Anniversary of 9/11/2001 Terror Attack Remembrance Ceremony
25th Anniversary of 9/11/2001 Terror Attack Remembrance Ceremony
The Remembrance Ceremony will began at 8:30 am inside the memorial room of the Monument marking the time of each of the significant moments in the timeline of September 11th, 2001. This ceremony will include wreath placement by local officials and first responders, prayers lead by local religious leaders, and the reading of biographies of Northeast Ohio's 9/11 victims.
At Noon the proceedings moved outside to the Northwest corner of the Monument's esplanade where a formal Memorial service was held with keynote speaker.
Program of the Day's Events - Click Drop Down Arrows
Program of the Day's Events - Click Drop Down Arrows
8:46am - Flight 11 Hits North Tower
1) Wreath Placed by County Executive Chris Ronayne
2) Playing of Taps
3) Prayer / Reflection- Rabbi Matthew Eisenberg, Rabbi, Temple Israel Ner Tamid
4) Bios
William Moskal – Read by Greg Palumbo
Christina Ryook – Read by Tim Daley (Confirmed)
Joseph Heller – Read by Mary Louise Daley (Confirmed)
9:03am - Flight 175 Hits South Tower
1) Wreath Placed by Denis & Sheila Nowacki, Gold Star Family of LCpl Andy Nowacki, U.S. Marine Corps
2) Playing of Taps
3) Prayer / Reflection – Michael Zuren, Associate Pastor, Willow Praise Assembly of God Church
4) Bios
John Hart – Read by Dave Davies
Debbie Medwig – Read by Virgina Gardner
George Spencer III – Read by Don Stolz
Todd Weaver – Read by Alvin Bacon
9:37am - Flight 77 Hits Pentagon Hit
1) Wreath Placed by Red Cross Representative
2) Playing of Taps
3) Prayer / Reflection - TBD
4) Bios
David Scales – Read by Patricia Cool Witt
Terrance Michael Lynch – Read by Linda Doza
9:59am - South Tower Collapsed
1) Playing of Taps
2) Prayer / Reflection – Fr. Doug Brown, Pastor, Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church
10:03am - Flight 93 Downed at Shanksville, PA
1) Present / Place Wreath – Placed by Red Cross Representative
2) Playing of Taps
3) Prayer / Reflection - Fr. Doug Brown, Pastor, Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church
4) Bios
Wendy Faulkner – Read by Deborah Maple
Susan Getzendanner – Read by Gloria Mercado
10:28am - North Tower Collapsed
1) Playing of Taps
2) Prayer / Reflection – Mike Bucher, Pastor, Calvary Chapel Cleveland
3) Bios
Peter Mardikian – Read by TBD
Kathleen "Kit" Faragher - Read by Ted Prasse
10:50am - Pentagon Collapsed
1) Wreath for First Responders Placed by George Janusczak, Retired Mounted Unit Patrol Officer, Cleveland Police Department
2) Playing of Taps
3) Prayer / Reflection – Rev. Dr. Napoleon J. Harris V – Senior Pastor, Antioch Baptist Church
[End Live Stream Pt. 1]
Part 2 – Outside Monument 12 Noom
Live Stream on https://www.youtube.com/@MonumentCLE
12 Noon -Start of 9/11 Memorial Service
Order of program
1 - Welcome by Greg Palumbo - Executive Director
2 - Presentation of Colors - Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department Honor Guard
3 - Musical Selection - National Anthem – Jill Bezak
4 - Pledge of Allegiance
5 - Invocation – Deacon Christopher DePenti, Deacon, St. Augustine Catholic Church
6 - Presentation of Wreaths & Musical Selection - Amazing Grace
Flight 11 – Presented by Christopher Mates, U.S. Navy Veteran
Flight 175 – Presented by Corrie Mates, Gold Star Family
Flight 77 – Presented by Chief Tom Wetzel, University Circle Police Department
Flight 93 – Presented by TBD VFW Representative
First Responders – Presented by Wayne Drummond, Chief Director of Public Safety, Cleveland, Ohio
POW/MIA – Presented by Michal Bridge, U.S. Army Veteran
Presentation of six additional wreaths to represent the sacrifices made by each of the military branches during the 25-year War on Terror presented by representatives of our armed services, Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Space Force.
Army – Presented by Joey Beal, U.S. Army Veteran
Marine Corps – Presented by Christopher Follestad, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran
Navy – Presented by Jody Beal, U.S. Navy Veteran
Air Force – Presented by Mike Bucher, U.S. Air Force Veteran
Coast Guard – Presented by Doug Doza, U.S. Coast Guard Veteran
Space Force – Presented by TBD
7 – Keynote Introduction by Retired Monument Executive Director, Tim Daley
8 – Keynote Address – Colin Pack, Veteran, U.S. Marine Corps, Veterans Service Officer Knox County, Ohio & Companion Dog Bailey
9 – Remarks by the Monument Commission President Ted Prasse
10 – Benediction – Kirk Kokal, US Marine Corps Veteran and Chaplain of the Willoughby Cleveland Elks #18
11 - Taps – Crusoe Bezak
12 – Closing Remarks by Greg Palumbo
Ohioans Honored in Our 9/11/2001 Memorial Exhibit Accompanying the Day's Ceremonies - Click Drop Down Arrow to See Those Included
Ohioans Honored in Our 9/11/2001 Memorial Exhibit Accompanying the Day's Ceremonies - Click Drop Down Arrow to See Those Included
In preparation for the Cuyahoga County Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument’s 9/11 Memorial Ceremony, the Monument is looking to connect with Ohio residents who have a personal connection to the events of 9/11 or know a former Ohio resident whose story should be remembered as part of the ceremony. To date, Monument staff have compiled the names of 13 Ohioans whose stories will be presented and highlighted on a display inside the Monument. The names to be honored include:
1. William Moskal, 50, of Brecksville, Ohio
2. Kathleen "Kit" Faragher, 33, grew up in Russell Township
3. Joseph Heller, 37, grew up and lived in Rocky River
4. Peter E. Mardikan, 29, in-laws live in Parma
5. Christina Ryook, 25, grew up in Westlake
6. Debbie Medwig, 46, formerly of North Olmsted
7. Susan Getzendanner, 58, grew up in Shaker Heights
8. John Hart, 38, lived in Cuyahoga Falls and worked in Cleveland
9. George Spencer III, 50, grew up in Shaker Heights
10. Todd Weaver, 30, grew up in North Canton
11. Terrance Michael Lynch, 49, grew up in Youngstown
12. Lt. Col. David Scales, 44, lived in Cleveland and Berea
13. Wendy R. Faulkner, of Mason, Ohio
Story Submissions: Ohio residents are encouraged to share information about someone whose story they would like to be remembered as part of the 9/11 Memorial Ceremony by contacting Executive Director Greg Palumbo. Greg can be reached by phone at (216) 443-3754 or email at gpalumbo@cuyahogacounty.gov.
SSM Podcast Ep. 8 - "Locked in the Monument" An Interview with Frank Jamieson
SSM Podcast Ep. 8 - "Locked in the Monument" An Interview with Frank Jamieson
In this installment of the Cuyahoga County Soldiers' & Sailors' Monument Podcast Executive Director, Greg Palumbo, welcomes Frank Jamieson, who as a High School freshman was accidentally locked in the Monument when it closed for the day in 1980. Greg and Frank discuss the legend of the "kid trapped in the Monument" and the reality of his lock in and escape.
The Valor of Companionship:
The Valor of Companionship:
Daniel Stearns and Harvey’s Legacy
Daniel Stearns and Harvey’s Legacy
In 1862 a puppy wandered into a military training camp in Massillon, Ohio and befriended an up-and-coming officer in the 104th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Daniel Stearns. The Berea, Ohio native had already seen action in the Civil War, serving with the 8th Pennsylvania Reserve Infantry. Stearns and the pup, soon named Harvey, would form a bond that would transcend the battlefield.
Though wounded several times and even captured once, Harvey stuck with Daniel throughout the duration of the Civil War. Over the course of the war Daniel Stearns began to suffer from what we might today characterize as Post-Traumatic Stress-Disorder. The complications caused by this disorder upon his return home would see him institutionalized towards the end of his life. However, Daniel Stearns family and friends noted that the only time he seemed like his old self was when he was with or caring for Harvey.
Harvey was beloved not only by Daniel Stearns but by all the men of the 104th. The veterans memorialized Harvey with lapel pins and even an oil painting. Today he is remembered on the grounds of the Carter House Museum of the Franklin Battlefield Trust in Tennessee. The Cuyahoga County Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument Commission is honored to be able to recast this statue with thanks to the BOFT and artist Janel Maher.
Learn more about Harvey and Daniel’s story at SoldiersandSailors.com and see Daniel’s name on the wall in the Monument’s Memorial Room.
Support for this project is courtesy of the Parker Hannifin Veterans Business Resource Group.
Support for this project is courtesy of the Parker Hannifin Veterans Business Resource Group.
Thank you to Downtown Cleveland Inc. for their efforts in the building of Harvey’s Garden.
Thank you to Downtown Cleveland Inc. for their efforts in the building of Harvey’s Garden.
Podcast Ep. 7 - A Discussion with Author and Historian Gene Schmiel
Podcast Ep. 7 - A Discussion with Author and Historian Gene Schmiel
Open Internship Opportunities
Open Internship Opportunities
The Cuyahoga County Monument Commission is happy to announce two seasonal winter paid-internship opportunities.
Click Here for more information on author Lauren Pacini's book Honoring Their Memory: Levi Scofield, Cleveland's Monumental Architect and Sculptor
New Day Cleveland Downtown Road Trip
New Day Cleveland Downtown Road Trip
Thank you to Fox8's David Moss and New Day Cleveland for stopping by the Monument on their Downtown Road Trip. Watch the segment on YouTube where the Moss-man talks with Executive Director Greg Palumbo about our Cleveland treasure.
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