By Deba Uwadiae

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine led others at the induction of 17 Ohioans into the Ohio Military Hall of Fame of Valor at the Antrim of the Ohio Statehouse Atrium.

“These inductees had faced overwhelming odds in front of hostile forces, dodged enemies’ fires, remained calm in the face of dangers and protected their brothers and sisters in harms and conflicts ,” said Governor Mike DeWine.

“They risked everything for our freedom.”

Governor DeWine said, “Our nation has always been a beacon of freedom all over the world. We must not take it for granted. They fought for our freedom.”

Ohio Military Hall of Fame for Valor Class of 2024 Inductees include:

Medal of Honor Recipient

** PFC David F. Winder (U.S. Army)

Silver Star Recipients

PFC Marcus G. Collins (US Army), * 1LT Stephen B. Cook, * PFC Henry R. (Rick) Hausman, Jr., * Sgt. Gary Lee McKiddy, SPC James B. (Brian) O’Keeffe, * 1LT Joseph D. O’Meara (US Army AC) and Cpl. Gregory A. White (US Marines).

Distinguished Flying Cross Recipients
WO2 Gregory R. Fleming (US Army) and CPT Arthur A. Wallace (US Air Force)

Bronze Star with “V” Device Recipients

* 1LT Arnold W. Bokesch, CPT Matthew J. France, CPT Michael R. Kelvington, * PFC Kent S. Knight, SPC William G. Lee, and Sgt. William L. Webster, Jr.,

Army Commendation with “V” Device Recipient

1SG Brad L. Bonnell (US Army)

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