WWII Veteran Frank Ninni with young re-enactor
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WWII Veteran Frank Ninni, OCA President Chris Long with WWII re-enactors Crew 1944
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WWII Veteran Cemil Hamad who fought with Audie Murphy in the 15th Infantry with Retired Marine Col. Danny Bubp
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Veterans David Long, Frank Ninni, Cemil Hamad, Danny Bubp
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Congressman Johnson greets honories of the Freedom Banquet
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Congressman Johnson with WWII Veterans Mr. Ninni and Mr. Hamad
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OCA Board member Shelley Coffelt
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Keynote speaker Congressman Bill Johnson of Ohio's 6th District
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OCA Board presents $20,000 check for the D-Day Prayer Project. From left to right- Garry Meeks, Dave Szalay, Silvia Long, Chris Long, Ron Koehler, Shelley Cofflelt, Al Davis
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State School Board member Sarah Fowler
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WWII veterans Frank Ninni, Battle of the Ardens and Jack McClure, Omaha Beach landing craft and veteran of the European Campaign.
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Master of Ceremonies Bob Frantz
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Honor Guard- Crew 1944 with Boy Scout attachment
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Retired Marine Col. Danny Bubp leading in the Pledge of Allegiance
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Music guest: Former Miss Ohio Melanie Miller
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Attendees of the OCA Spring Freedom Banquet
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OCA President Chris Long presenting
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Chris Long presenting an update on the D-Day Prayer Project June 6th of the 75th Anniversary at the WWII Memorial will be a ceremony with a temporary plaque placement with Senator Rob Portman.
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Reading of the D-Day Prayer - Brock Bowman
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Reading of the D-Day Prayer - Kristine Roegner
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Prayers of WWII presented by author and historian Bill Federer
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Benediction - Pastor Al Davis, OCA Board member
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