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State Senator Bill Beagle
Honoring Ohio's
Veterans
Veterans Day is a time to pay special tribute to the courageous
military men and women who have answered the call to defend the
principles of freedom, liberty and democracy. Originally established as
Armistice Day in 1919 to commemorate the end of the First World War,
the day was later changed to Veterans Day to honor all American service
members.
Among the millions of American military veterans we honor today is John
Moore, Sr. of Dayton. Moore, who heroically served in World
War II, was drafted into the Army in 1943. During his time of
service he climbed to through the ranks in the 2261st Quartermaster
Trucking Company stationed in Bangladesh.
After the war, Moore returned to the Dayton area and where he became
the first African-American to serve as chief of personnel at
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, and a member of the Dayton
Foundation. Moore’s dedication to service brought great success
in helping to start the Montgomery County Job Center, launching a
mentoring program and educational scholarships for youth, and serving
as a champion for increased diversity and inclusion in the workforce
and to businesses that were awarded government contracts.
Earlier this month, Moore was inducted into the Ohio Veterans Hall of
Fame in honor of his service both in the military and as a leader in
the Dayton community. The Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame was established in
1992 to recognize the post-military achievements of veterans, like
Moore, who continue to contribute to their communities after their
military service has ended.
On days like today, it is important for us to recognize and honor the
individuals who have used their passion for service to better the
communities they have sacrificed to protect.
Ohio is home to over 860,000 veterans, with more than 55,000 residing
in Miami, Montgomery, Preble and Darke counties. It is likely that you
may know a veteran whether they are a family member, friend, or someone
in the community. My colleagues and I in the Ohio Senate will continue
to explore new ways to make Ohio a better place for our veterans to
live, work and raise a family.
I hope you will join us this Veterans Day, and every day, in honoring
Ohio's military veterans. We owe these men and women our deepest
gratitude, and we thank them for their service.
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