Joint Veterans Commission of Cuyahoga County (JVCOCC) P.O. Box 32700 Cleveland, Ohio 44132-0700 Tel. (216) 373-7799 E-mail: info@jvcocc.org www.jvcocc.org

A SPECIAL THANK YOU FROM

Joint Veterans Commission of Cuyahoga County

We recognize our continuing partner, the U.S. Army Recruiting Battalion in Cleveland, as well as the following

individuals and organizations for their support and contributing to the success of this event, through their generous volunteer

activity, financial contributions or special services provided.

OUR GRACIOUS HOSTS

ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM

Terry Stewart, President and CEO Jacklyn Chisholm, VP Planning and Institutional Relations

Ruthie Brown, Director of Community Programs Mark Uhl, Senior Director of Facilities * * * * * *

GENEROUS SUPPORT

NEWTON D. BAKER CLEVELAND CHAPTER AUSA - SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION OF THE WESTERN RESERVE * * * * * *

SINGER – Lisa Padro-Baire * * * * * *

SOUND ENGINEER AND SYSTEM – VIDEOGRAPHER - PHOTOGRAPHER

Scott Sedlak, The Entertainment Wizard - Steve Merkel – Elizabeth W. Franklin * * * * * *

NATURALIZATION CEREMONY

U.S. DISTRICT COURT OF THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO

U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICE * * * * * *

CHAIRS

William Roediger, President GRAYS ARMORY MUSEUM 1234 Bolivar Rd. Cleveland, Ohio 44115 * * * * * *

FABRICATION OF STAGE STAIRCASES

Michael D’Aquila, MMI SERVICES INC. – Perry, Ohio

John A. Bielak, President/Business Manager Iron Workers Shopmen’s Local Union No. 468 * * * * * *

WHEEL CHAIR RAMP

John Wright AMRAMP INC. – North Olmsted, Ohio * * * * * *

FLAG ETIQUETTE CARDS DONATION

Bruce Lieber (Veteran), HEIGHTS OFFSET PRINTING 1330 Lloyd Rd. Wickliffe, Ohio 44092

* * * * * *

“LEGACY OF CARE” FLAGS PREPARATION

Bodhan Samokyszyn, Past President JVCOCC

UKRAINIAN AMERICAN VETERANS * * * * * *

RETIRING OF COLORS

John Franklin & SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION * * * * * *

LOGISTICS SUPPORT LT Myles Greenway & COAST GUARD STA CLEVELAND HARBOR

U.S. ARMY RECRUITING BATTALION – CLEVELAND * * * * * *

FLAGS & FLAG ETIQUETTE CARDS DISTRIBUTION

Darrell L. Hudson - JOINT VETERANS COMMISSION OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY

Charles and Ronald Kiessling - MEMORIAL DAY ASSOCIATION OF GREATER CLEVELAND

FLAG DAY 2011

US ARMY BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY

NATURALIZATION CEREMONY

June 14th

, 2011 12:00 Noon

SPONSORED BY

JOINT VETERANS COMMISSION

OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY

HOSTED BY

ROCK AND ROLL

HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM

JOINT VETERANS' COMMISSION OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY

Army and Navy Union Paralyzed Veterans of America

Association of the U.S. Army

Catholic War Veterans

Polish Legion of American Veterans

Reserve Officers Association

Italian American War Veterans Southwest Asia Veterans

Jewish War Veterans Ukrainian American Veterans

Korean War Veterans Association United Spanish War Veterans

Marine Corps League Vietnam Veterans of America

Military Order of the Purple Heart Waves National

Navy Seabee Veterans of America 82nd

Airborne Division Association

JVCOCC History and Goals The Joint Veterans Commission of Cuyahoga County (JVCOCC) was established in 1935 to bring together

the energies of the various Veterans organizations, work on common goals and commemorations. The JVCOCC

sponsors the following events: Flag Day with U.S. Army Birthday and Naturalization Ceremony; Veterans Day;

and the annual Officer Installation and Outstanding Veteran of the Year Dinner in February; supports the

Memorial Day Association of Greater Cleveland to sponsor the Traditional May 30th

Memorial Day observance;

and now has partnered with the Association of the United States Army to sponsor the Armed Forces Outstanding

Patriot event. It has also undertaken the establishing of a Liberty Veterans Honor Garden amongst the Cleveland

Cultural Gardens and the restoration of Liberty Row, a memorial dedicated in 1919 with trees planted and

medallions placed at their bases for those who were killed from the Greater Cleveland area during WWI.

A Call to Preserve a Legacy At this moment, in our country, we have about 24 million veterans but our numbers are rapidly dwindling. We

share a unique bond in that most have experienced the sacrifice or have a great understanding of it. Also there is

an extension of us veterans, our families and friends, and the families of those who gave their lives for our

country, most of whom also have a very personal knowledge of what call to duty demands and its toll on those

who serve and their families. We have to work together, across all veterans’ organizations and as individuals, to

make sure that future generations of veterans and families will receive the best care they rightfully deserve and our

fellow citizens have a clear reminder of the price for the freedoms they enjoy. The significance of our

contributions should not die with us and we should leave an easier path for future veterans to assert their role in

our society. We salute and commend all who make a lifetime commitment to serve their fellow veterans, those

who are currently serving our country and their respective families. Our numbers, when working in unison, can

guarantee an outcome worth the legacy that we share. We shall never forget those who gave their lives for our

country nor waver in caring for the loved ones they left behind.

We invite every fellow citizen to reflect on the sacrifice of the few that now are serving and dedicate a few

hours a each month to support them and their families needs. A lifetime commitment of support is what they will

really need to help them navigate the waves of life. This new generation of veterans and families can count on us

Veterans to be there for them and their loved ones, for the bond of those who served will be one that will last to

the end of our days. JVCOCC P.O. Box 32700 Cleveland, OH 44132-0700 Tel. (216) 373-7799 www.jvcocc.org

WELCOME NEW CITIZENS

On this day we celebrate our treasured freedoms, our Flag “the Stars and Stripes”, this nation’s rich

heritage, and we salute those who for generations have defended all. We urge you to make the best of

the opportunities that our democracy offers, yet not shy from or forget to embrace its responsibilities.

Help preserve it, deliver our special way of life and love of freedom to our country’s future

generations. Have a role in keeping alive the hope of those seeking the same throughout the world.

Rimantas Ray Saikus, President - Joint Veterans Commission of Cuyahoga County

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NEWTON D. BAKER CLEVELAND CHAPTER

ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY

“SOLDIER OF THE YEAR”

OHIO ARMY NATIONAL GUARD

PATRICK C. HELDERMAN E-6 / SSG (STAFF SERGEANT)

OHIO ARMY NATIONAL GUARD

838TH MP COMPANY

Youngstown, OH

SSG Helderman is a Military Police Squad Leader,

in the Ohio Army National Guard assigned to the 838th

MP Company, in Youngstown, OH.

SSG Helderman deployed to Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan from 2007-

2008 while assigned to the 838th

MP Company. His duties included base defense mobile

reaction force team member, detainee operations, law and order operations and convoy

security.

SSG Helderman was selected as the 2011 Noncommissioned Officer of the Year for the

Ohio Army National Guard and recently competed in the “Best Warrior Competition” at Camp

Dodge, IA where he placed as an alternate on the team that will compete this fall at Ft.

Benning, GA in the Army wide competition.

SSG Helderman is a graduate of the University of Akron, and holds a B.S. in Political

Science/Criminal Justice with minor studies in Homeland Security.

His wife, SSgt. Rebecca Helderman, is enlisted in the U.S. Air Force as a NCOIC of a

medical combat team and is currently deployed to Kabul, Afghanistan. They reside in Medina.

The Fisher House Program Cleveland VA Medical Center

Embarking on the mission to build one here Excerpts from www.fisherhouse.org

The Fisher House program is a unique private-public partnership that supports America's

military in their time of need. The program recognizes the special sacrifices of our men and

women in uniform and the hardships of military service by meeting a humanitarian need

beyond that normally provided by the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs.

Because members of the military and their families are stationed worldwide and must often

travel great distances for specialized medical care, Fisher House Foundation donates "comfort

homes," built on the grounds of major military and VA medical centers. These homes enable

family members to be close to a loved one at the most stressful times - during the

hospitalization for an unexpected illness, disease, or injury.

There is at least one Fisher House at every major military medical center to assist families in

need and to ensure that they are provided with the comforts of home in a supportive

environment. Annually, the Fisher House program serves more than 11,000 families, and have

made available nearly three million days of lodging to family members since the program

originated in 1990. By law, there is no charge for any family to stay at a Fisher House operated

by the Department of Veterans Affairs; and Fisher House Foundation uses donations to

reimburse the individual Fisher Houses operated by the Army, Navy, and Air Force. No family

pays to stay at any Fisher House!

In addition to constructing new houses, Fisher House Foundation continues to support existing

Fisher Houses and help individual military families in need. We are also proud to administer

and sponsor Scholarships for Military Children, the Hero Miles program, and co-sponsor the

Newman's Own Award.

DONATE: CLEVELAND VA FISHER HOUSE PROJECT http://www.fisherhouse.org/donate/index.html

In the Designation Box

Please type

“CLEVELAND VA FISHER HOUSE”

Typical Fisher House

OHIO SOCIETY

SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

The Sons of the American Revolution is the leading male

lineage society that perpetuates the ideals of the war for

independence. The objectives of the Ohio Society are

declared to be patriotic, historical and educational; to unite

and promote fellowship among descendants of those who

sacrificed to achieve the independence of the American

people; to inspire them and the community-at-large with a

more profound reverence for the principles of the

government founded by our forefathers; to foster true

patriotism; to maintain and extend the institutions of

American freedom.

The Archibald Willard Color Guard of Western Reserve Society Sons of

the American Revolution lead the Gates Mills 4th of July parade

To learn more about the Sons of the American Revolution, please contact:

www.wrssar.org or Ted Minier , Secretary 330-655-5547

NEWTON D. BAKER CLEVELAND CHAPTER

ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY

“SOLDIER OF THE YEAR” U.S. ARMY RESERVES

JOHANNA L. WRIGHT E-5 / SGT (SERGEANT)

MEDINA RECRUITING COMPANY

U.S. ARMY RECRUITING BATTALION OF CLEVELAND

SGT Johanna L. Wright, a Portage County Southeast

High School graduate, grew up in Akron, Ohio and where she

calls home. She has 5 siblings and is the only member of her

immediate family to serve in the military.

SGT Wright enlisted into the United States Army

Reserves as a Military Police Officer on November 2, 2006. She

completed Basic Combat Training and Advance Individual

Training at the Military Police Academy at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. She was assigned to

the 447th

Military Police Company in North Canton, Ohio. In the Fall of 2007, she began

pursuing a degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice at Kent State University.

Realizing she wasn’t getting enough from her part time Army career, SGT Wright

began serving Active Duty for Special Work at the Warren Company’s Kent Recruiting Station

in April 2007 for about a year as opportunity arose and while attending every Drill scheduled

at her Military Police Unit. SGT Wright enjoyed working with the Non-commissioned Officers

who truly took the extra time to help build her from a young Soldier to a young leader.

She served her Annual Training in her Reserve unit with a select group of Soldiers for a

month to support The Beyond the Horizon program in Honduras in May 2008. In August 2008,

SGT Wright completed the Army Warrior Leader course at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin. Once

gaining eligibility, she submitted her Recruiter packet and was sent to Recruiting School.

SGT Wright is assigned to the Barberton Recruiting Station as the Future Soldier Team

Leader, responsible for preparing Future Soldiers administratively, mentally, and physically for

their careers in the Army. SGT Wright was named the Top Future Soldier Team Leader of the

Medina Recruiting Company for the 2nd

Quarter of Fiscal Year 2010. She is pursuing a

Bachelors Degree and volunteers on a number of public service projects.

NEWTON D. BAKER CLEVELAND CHAPTER

ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY

“SOLDIER OF THE YEAR” REGULAR U.S. ARMY

EDDIE F. HORNE E-5 / SGT (SERGEANT)

SPECIAL DUTY RECRUITER

U.S. ARMY RECRUITING BATTALION OF CLEVELAND

SGT Eddie Horne was born in Okinawa, Japan on April

20, 1985. After his father served in the USMC, his family

moved to Cleveland, Ohio where he spent the rest of his

childhood.

SGT Horne enlisted into the U.S. Army as an

Infrantryman (11B) on September 14, 2005, from Maple

Heights, Ohio. He first served as a Grenadier and was later

selected out of 150 soldiers for Sniper Section. In 2006, he served as Alpha Team shooter in

1-26 INF for 06-07 tour of Operation Iraqi Freedom. In 2008, he deployed with the 172nd

Brigade part of 2-28 INF Battalion serving as the battalion sniper and Team Leader in

Personnel Security Detachment Platoon. In 2009, SGT Horne was selected for Recruiting

duty. He was assigned to Cleveland Recruiting Battalion and later received pinpoint

assignment at the U.S. Army Lakewood Recruiting Station.

SGT Horne’s awards include the following: Good Conduct Medal, 3 Army

Commendation Medals, 3 Army Achievement Medals, Global War on Terrorism, Iraqi

Campaign Medal, Meritorious Unit Award, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon,

Combat Infantryman Badge.

His military education and training include: Sniper School 2008, NATO Sniper Course

2008, Short Range Marksmanship Course 2008 and Recruiter School 2010.

SGT Horne was a member of the winning 10th

Mountain Div. 10 mile relay team 2009.

NEWTON D. BAKER CLEVELAND CHAPTER

ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY

Since 1950, the Association of the United States Army has

worked to support all aspects of national security while

advancing the interests of America's Army and the men and

women who serve.

AUSA is a private, non-profit educational organization that

supports America's Army - Active, National Guard,

Reserve, Civilians, Retirees, Government Civilians,

Wounded Warriors, Veterans, and family members. AUSA

provides numerous Professional Development

Opportunities at a variety of events both local and national.

OUR MISSION - AUSA represents every American Soldier by:

- Being the voice for all components of America's Army

- Fostering public support of the Army's role in national security

- Providing professional education and information programs

OUR VISION - As the premier voice for America's Soldiers, we are a dedicated team

committed to building the best professional and representative association for the world's best

Army.

OUR VALUES

- Excellence – Innovation – Professionalism – Inclusiveness – Integrity - Responsiveness

AUSA is open to all Army ranks and all components -- including Active, National Guard,

Army Reserve -- Government civilians, retirees, Wounded Warriors, Veterans, concerned

citizens and family members. Indeed AUSA welcomes anyone who subscribes to the

philosophy of a strong national defense with special concern for the Army. Community

businesses and defense industry companies are also welcome to join AUSA – www.ausa.org

THE NEWTON D. BAKER CLEVELAND CHAPTER

ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATE ARMY

CONGRATULATES

THE “SOLDIERS OF THE YEAR”

WISHING THEM SUCCESS IN THEIR CAREERS

CHRISTOPHER A. BOYKO

JUDGE

U.S. DISTRICT COURT FOR

THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO

Prior to becoming a Federal Judge, Judge Chris Boyko served on the Common Pleas bench for

Cuyahoga County since his appointment by then Governor Voinovich in January, 1996. He won election in 1996

and re-election in 1998 and 2004.

Before taking the Common Pleas bench, Judge Boyko served as a Parma Municipal Court Judge, Parma

Law Director, Chief Prosecutor and Assistant Prosecutor. He also maintained a general practice for 16 years.

In addition to memberships in numerous professional and civic organizations, Judge Boyko has lectured to the

Federal Bureau of Investigation and hosted ASidebar,@ a show on Cox Cable which presents people and issues

which affect the law in our community.

An avid supporter of the ACops and Kids@ program, Judge Boyko was also a member of, and legal

advisor to, the Parma Police SWAT Team and was Chief Legal Counsel to the Southwest Enforcement Bureau.

Consistently recognized by AWho=s Who in American Law@ since 1992, Judge Boyko lectures for the National

Judicial College, Ohio Judicial College, and Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association and Federal Bar

Association. He is a member of the Steering Committee of the National Institute of Trial Advocacy and has

authored several articles on the law.

Judge Boyko was nominated by President Bush for the United States District Court, Northern

District of Ohio on July 22, 2004. The U.S. Senate confirmed the nomination on November 21, 2004

and on January 4, 2005, Judge Boyko was sworn in as a United States District Court Judge.

On May 41, 2010 Judge Boyko received a Master of Judicial Studies degree from the University of

Nevada, Reno via the National Judicial College.

Judge Boyko resides in Broadview Heights with his wife Robbie and children Philip and Ashley.

The Pledge of Allegiance

“I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for

which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”

FLAG DAY 2011 TWO HUNDRED THIRTY FOURTH ANNIVERSARY

&

U.S. Army 236th

Birthday &

Naturalization Ceremony

Monday , June 14th, 2011 12:00 NOON

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum

Introductions & Welcome Garry Rezabek, SFC Ret. U.S. Army - Past Secretary

Master of Ceremonies William W. Willoughby, Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army

* Posting of Colors U.S. Army Recruiting Battalion - Cleveland

* National Anthem Lisa Padro-Baire

* Invocation Reverend George Hankins, Chaplain VA Medical Center

Greetings Rimantas Ray Saikus, President

Our Flag Remembered Jim Quisenberry, Past-President

America The Beautiful Lisa Padro-Baire

Flag Day Greetings John Cimperman, The Early Settlers Association of the Western Reserve

Government Branches Representatives

Defenders of the Flag – Musical Salute Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard

U.S. Army 236th Birthday Newton D. Baker Greater Cleveland Chapter of AUSA “Soldier of the Year”

recognition – U.S.Army Regular and Reserve plus Ohio Army National Guard

Community Covenant Ceremony Lt Col Patrick V. Powers – Commanding Officer

U.S. Army Recruiting Battalion – Cleveland

C. Ellen Connally - Cuyahoga County Council President

Guest Speaker Judge Christopher A. Boyko - United States District Court

Naturalization Ceremony Amanda Rogers, Immigration Services Officer

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services

Judge Christopher Boyko - United States District Court

* Blessing of American Flags Reverend George Hankins, Chaplain VA Medical Center

God Bless America Lisa Padro-Baire

* Benediction Reverend George Hankins, Chaplain

* Retiring of Colors Sons of the American Revolution

* AUDIENCE PLEASE STAND

“LEGACY OF CARE” PROGRAM AMERICAN FLAG AND FLAG ETIQUETTE CARD DISTRIBUTION

In commemoration of Flag Day, the Joint Veterans Commission of Cuyahoga County with the support of the Memorial Day

Association of Greater Cleveland, will be giving out flags and a Flag Etiquette Card, to all who attend the ceremony. Flags

given out are those that honored Veterans’ graves on Memorial Day in previous years. We will also give out flags and the Flag

Etiquette Cards between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to the first 500 fellow veterans and citizens who come by the

location of the ceremony (walk or drive) but are not able to stay for the ceremony. Our mission is to involve our community,

the families and especially the children in carrying on The Legacy of Care, honoring our Veterans and our Flag beyond

Memorial Day and Flag Day.