![]() Gold Star Park is the first permanent installation of the Silent Battle piece anywhere in the United States. Webb noted that arriving as early as 12:30 p.m., rather than waiting until close to 2, would help traffic flow and parking.Īnita Miller’s sculpture to be installed at Gold Star Park is No. Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion groups will be running shuttles from Veritas to the park, starting at 12:30 p.m. All others are to park in the Veritas school and Church of Christ lots. Only the motorcycles and vehicles for handicapped will be allowed to park inside the grounds. dedication ceremony should note that Lancaster Street in front of the park will be shut down. Members of the public who drive to Gold Star Park for the 2 p.m. He is encouraging American flags to be displayed on the bikes. Any motorcyclists who want to join the procession can get more details from AMVETS Veterans Service Commissioner Brad Webb at 74. Law enforcement will escort the procession through Harmar and to the park. However, it will be open for lunch from 11:30 a.m. The restaurant, which is owned by a Disabled American Veterans member, is usually closed on Sunday. Front Street will be closed for the staging of the bikes. ![]() at Over the Moon Pub and Pizza, 170 Front St. Staging for the procession will be from 11:30 a.m. There will be an honor escort of motorycles to Gold Star Park, with all law enforcement and first responders also invited to participate. The activity is held in partnership with the Suicide Awareness Alliance. Walk to end the silent battle within.”Īgain, all members of the public who feel the call to walk are welcome. “There is courage in numbers,” the committee’s poster for Saturday says. The walk is to raise awareness for suicide prevention and give a voice to the silent battle of PTSD and suicidal ideation. There will be a short ceremony and raising of the colors there, then a return to the Armory lawn. on the Armory Square lawn and move to East Muskingum Park. “Silent Battle Walk the Walk” will begin at 10 a.m.
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