Cuyahoga County
Soldiers' & Sailors' 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.
9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
Cuyahoga County Soldiers’ and Sailors' Monument will host a Memorial Service Commemorating the Anniversary of the September 11th Terrorist Attacks at 3 Public Square, Cleveland, Ohio. The two-part ceremony will begin at 8:30 a.m. Inside the memorial room of the Monument marking the time of each of the significant moments in the timeline of September 11, 2001. The second part will commence at 11:30 a.m. outside on the Northwest corner of the Monument's esplanade where a formal Memorial Service will be held.
During the service, remarks will be provided by a Keynote Speaker. The day’s ceremonies will be supported by an exhibit inside the Monument remembering those lost that day, particularly those with a Northern Ohio connection. Attendees are encouraged to mark the day with their own remembrances in an interactive memory wall within the exhibit as well.
Ohioans Honored in Our 9/11/2001 Memorial Exhibit Accompanying the Day's Ceremonies
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.us.
Podcast Special Edition
Featuring a Discussion with Frm. Acting Secretary of the Navy, Thomas B. Modly on his book Vectors.
In this special installment of the Cuyahoga County Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument Podcast Commission President Richard Prasse has a conversation with the Honorable Thomas B. Modly, former Acting Secretary of the Navy and author of Vectors: Heroes, Villains, & Heartbreak on the Bridge of the U.S. Navy.
Find Vectors: Heroes, Villains, and Heartbreak on the Bridge of the U.S. Navy at Amazon.com https://a.co/d/07qRMBx
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
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.