US ARMY BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARYflag day 2014 us army birthday anniversary naturalization ceremony june 13th, 2014 12:00 noon sponsored by association of the united states army newton

FLAG DAY 2014

US ARMY BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY

NATURALIZATION CEREMONY

June 13th, 2014 12:00 Noon

SPONSORED BY

ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY NEWTON D. BAKER CHAPTER, CLEVELAND OHIO

AND THE

JOINT VETERANS’ COUNCIL OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY

HOSTED BY

ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM

JOINT VETERANS' COUNCIL OF CUYAHOGA COUNTYArmy and Navy Union Paralyzed Veterans of America Association of the U.S. Army Polish Legion of American Veterans Catholic War Veterans Reserve Officers Association Italian American War VeteransJewish War Veterans

Southwest Asia VeteransSpecial Forces Association

Korean War Veterans Association Ukrainian American Veterans Marine Corps League United Spanish War Veterans Military Officers Association of America 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 Council 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 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 5350 Cleveland, OH 44101 Tel. (216) 373-7799 www.jvcocc.org

Purple Heart Homes is teaming up with the Town of South Euclid to renovate a home for Service Connected Disabled Veteran, Corporal Leo Robinson.

Help us provide him with the dream of home ownership. We need donations of money, time and materials

WE NEED YOU!

Compelled to “help his country” after the tragedies of 9-11-2001,Leo enlisted in the Marines. The military was a family affair with theRobinsons. After enlisting and completing basic training at Paris Island,Leo was deployed first to Al Ramadi, Iraq and then to Helmand,Afghanistan. To this day, he can’t talk about what happened to himwhile he was there. For three years, he has tried with his therapist,to learn more of his own personal war story. For now, it remains asecret, locked inside Leo himself. Whatever happened, his healthwas seriously impacted and he returned home to Ohio.

Leo deals with unstable emotions everyday. The hardest anguishto deal with is to wake up and get out of bed. He used to be anavid sportsman. He played football as a middle linebacker andwide receiver. His interest in sports is slowly coming back.

One loyal companion is Kota, Leo’s beloved black English lab thatis being trained to be his service dog. They became fast friendsover the past year.

PURPLE HEART HOMES AND THE COMMUNITY OF SOUTH EUCLID,OHIO MAKE LEO’S DREAMS REALITY.

Purple Heart Homes has a foreclosed home from the CuyahogaCounty Land Bank that will be renovated to meet Leo’s needs.“This home will mean the world to me. I need a place that is mineand accessible.” He is most looking forward to, hanging personalthings on the walls that have meaning to him. He will have a realhome that will enable him to see his children more often.

Purple Heart Homes, a non-profit 501 c3 is founded by veterans for veterans to provide personalized housing solutions for Service Connected Disabled Veterans and their families of all eras.

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JOINT VETERANS' COUNCIL OF CUYAHOGA COUNTYArmy and Navy Union Paralyzed Veterans of America Association of the U.S. Army Polish Legion of American Veterans Catholic War Veterans Reserve Officers Association Italian American War VeteransJewish War Veterans

Southwest Asia VeteransSpecial Forces Association

Korean War Veterans Association Ukrainian American Veterans Marine Corps League United Spanish War Veterans Military Officers Association of America 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 Council 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 at their bases for those who were killed from the Greater Cleveland area during WWI.




JVCOCC P.O. Box 5350 Cleveland, OH 44101 Tel. (216) 373-7799 www.jvcocc.org

Presidential Proclamation --Flag Day and National Flag Week, 2014

FLAG DAY AND NATIONAL FLAG WEEK, 2014

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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

A PROCLAMATION

Over farmlands and town squares, atop skyscrapers and capitol buildings, the American flag soars. It reminds us of our history -- 13 colonies that rose up against an empire -- and celebrates the spirit of 50 proud States that form our Union today. On Flag Day and during National Flag Week, we pay tribute to the banner that weaves us together and waves above us all.

For more than two centuries, Americans have saluted Old Glory in times of trial and triumph. Generations have looked to it as they steeled their resolve, and an unbroken chain of men and women in uniform has served under our flag. From the banks of Baltimore's Inner Harbor to European trenches and Pacific islands, from the deserts of Iraq to the mountains of Afghanistan, they have risked their lives so we might live ours. When we lay our veterans to rest, many go draped with the stars and stripes upon them, and their families find solace in the folds of honor held tightly to their chest. Because of their sacrifice, our Nation is stronger, safer, and will always remain a shining beacon of freedom for the rest of the world.

With a familiar design that has evolved along with a growing Nation, our flag stitches the ideals for which America was born to the reality of our times. It reminds us that fidelity to our founding principles requires new responses to new challenges. As we prepare to meet the great tests of our age, let every American draw inspiration from this symbol of our past, our present, and our common dreams.

To commemorate the adoption of our flag, the Congress, by joint resolution approved August 3, 1949, as amended (63 Stat. 492), designated June 14 of each year as "Flag Day" and requested that the President issue an annual proclamation calling for its observance and for the display of the flag of the United States on all Federal Government buildings. The Congress also requested, by joint resolution approved June 9, 1966, as amended (80 Stat. 194), that the President annually issue a proclamation designating the week in which June 14 occurs as "National Flag Week" and call upon citizens of the United States to display the flag during that week.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim June 14, 2014, as Flag Day and the week beginning June 8, 2014, as National Flag Week. I direct the appropriate officials to display the flag on all Federal Government buildings during that week, and I urge all Americans to observe Flag Day and National Flag Week by displaying the flag. I also call upon the people of the United States to observe with pride and all due ceremony those days from Flag Day through Independence Day, also set aside by the Congress (89 Stat. 211), as a time to honor America, to celebrate our heritage in public gatherings and activities, and to publicly recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixth day of June, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-eighth.

BARACK OBAMA

Presidential Proclamation --Flag Day and National Flag Week, 2014

FLAG DAY AND NATIONAL FLAG WEEK, 2014

- - - - - - -

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

A PROCLAMATION

Over farmlands and town squares, atop skyscrapers and capitol buildings, the American flag soars. It reminds us of our history -- 13 colonies that rose up against an empire -- and celebrates the spirit of 50 proud States that form our Union today. On Flag Day and during National Flag Week, we pay tribute to the banner that weaves us together and waves above us all.

For more than two centuries, Americans have saluted Old Glory in times of trial and triumph. Generations have looked to it as they steeled their resolve, and an unbroken chain of men and women in uniform has served under our flag. From the banks of Baltimore's Inner Harbor to European trenches and Pacific islands, from the deserts of Iraq to the mountains of Afghanistan, they have risked their lives so we might live ours. When we lay our veterans to rest, many go draped with the stars and stripes upon them, and their families find solace in the folds of honor held tightly to their chest. Because of their sacrifice, our Nation is stronger, safer, and will always remain a shining beacon of freedom for the rest of the world.

With a familiar design that has evolved along with a growing Nation, our flag stitches the ideals for which America was born to the reality of our times. It reminds us that fidelity to our founding principles requires new responses to new challenges. As we prepare to meet the great tests of our age, let every American draw inspiration from this symbol of our past, our present, and our common dreams.

To commemorate the adoption of our flag, the Congress, by joint resolution approved August 3, 1949, as amended (63 Stat. 492), designated June 14 of each year as "Flag Day" and requested that the President issue an annual proclamation calling for its observance and for the display of the flag of the United States on all Federal Government buildings. The Congress also requested, by joint resolution approved June 9, 1966, as amended (80 Stat. 194), that the President annually issue a proclamation designating the week in which June 14 occurs as "National Flag Week" and call upon citizens of the United States to display the flag during that week.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim June 14, 2014, as Flag Day and the week beginning June 8, 2014, as National Flag Week. I direct the appropriate officials to display the flag on all Federal Government buildings during that week, and I urge all Americans to observe Flag Day and National Flag Week by displaying the flag. I also call upon the people of the United States to observe with pride and all due ceremony those days from Flag Day through Independence Day, also set aside by the Congress (89 Stat. 211), as a time to honor America, to celebrate our heritage in public gatherings and activities, and to publicly recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixth day of June, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-eighth.

BARACK OBAMA

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 RESERVE - HHC 2ND PSYOP GROUP

KAZIMIERAS URBONAVICIUS E-6 / SSG (STAFF SERGEANT)

SSG Urbonavicius joined the United States Army Reserves in July 2009 following 3 years of service with the United States Marine Corps and was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Psychological Operations Group. After completion of his training as a PSYOP Specialist, SSG Urbonavicius volunteered for mobilization to Regional Command East, Afghanistan.

In January 2010, SSG Urbonavicius deployed with the 312th Psychological Operations

Company, filling a major void in their existing Battle Roster. While deployed he participated in numerous combat operations, including over 25 named operations. On several of these operations, SSG Urbonavicius and members of the 3rd of the 25th Infantry Division were engaged by the enemy by direct and indirect fire and among these operations was Operation Hammer Down II.

While conducting a patrol on this mission, SSG Urbonavicius was struck in the upper

thigh by an enemy bullet. Despite his wound, SSG Urbonavicius refused a medical evacuation, and continued to take the fight to the enemy. SSG Urbonavicius received the Bronze Star Medal with V for his valorous actions in this combat engagement.

NEWTON D. BAKER CLEVELAND CHAPTER

ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY

“SOLDIER OF THE YEAR”

U.S. Army – Cleveland Recruiting Battalion

SSG Bryan A. Bachman was born in Huntington Beach, California. He and his family moved to Ohio when he was a young child. He graduated from Parma High School in 2007. He joined the US Army and upon graduation attended One Station Unit Training at the Infantry School in Ft. Benning, GA. His assignments include the 82nd Airborne Div at Ft Bragg, NC. While there SSG Bachman deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan in support of our Nations Global War on Terrorism. He then moved to Cleveland Recruiting Battalion, Cleveland Metro Company, University Circle Recruiting Center, where he currently serves. SSG Bachman currently lives in Lyndhurst Ohio. He and his wife, Tesha have two children, daughter Claire (4) and son Jacob (2).

BRYAN A BACHMANE-6 / SSG (STAFF SERGEANT)




U.S. Army – Cleveland Recruiting Battalion

SSG Bryan A. Bachman was born in Huntington Beach, California. He and his family moved to Ohio when he was a young child. He graduated from Parma High School in 2007. He joined the US Army and upon graduation attended One Station Unit Training at the Infantry School in Ft. Benning, GA. His assignments include the 82nd Airborne Div at Ft Bragg, NC. While there SSG Bachman deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan in support of our Nations Global War on Terrorism. He then moved to Cleveland Recruiting Battalion, Cleveland Metro Company, University Circle Recruiting Center, where he currently serves. SSG Bachman currently lives in Lyndhurst Ohio. He and his wife, Tesha have two children, daughter Claire (4) and son Jacob (2).

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U.S. ARMY RESERVE - HHD 319th QUARTERMASTER BATTALION

WALTER THOMAS SHIELDS E-6 / SSG (STAFF SERGEANT)

SSG Shields has served and continues to serve his country and community in a multitude of ways.

He began by joining the United States Coast Guard and upon completion of this

commitment, SSG Shields joined the Police Department of the Village of Hudson Ohio.

SSG Shields further serves his community by also being a volunteer fire fighter with

the Hudson Fire Department, as well as an emergency medical technician (EMT). His commitment to service is further exemplified by SSG Shields enlistment in the

United States Army Reserves 319th Quartermaster Battalion Twinsburg Ohio as a Petroleum Lab Supervisor, where he has served as an outstanding can do soldier.

SSG Shields has deployed with both the U.S. Coast Guard and the United States Army

Reserve in operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom receiving the Meritorious Unit Citation, Global War on Terrorism Medal, and Global War on Terror Expeditionary Armed Forces Medal, Navy/Marines Overseas Ribbon and a President Unit Citation.

Greater Cleveland Fisher House At Cleveland VA Medical Center

www.greaterclevelandfisherhouse.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 the new houses, the Fisher House Foundation (www.fisherhouse.org) continues to support existing Fisher Houses and help individual military families in need. They also are proud to administer and sponsor Scholarships for Military Children, the Hero Miles program, and co-sponsor the Newman's Own Award.

DONATE ONLINE / GET INVOLVED – Greater Cleveland Fisher House www.greaterclevelandfisherhouse.org

Mail Donations to: Greater Cleveland Fisher House

21886 Seabury Avenue Cleveland, OH 44126 Typical Fisher House

NEWTON D. BAKER, CLEVELAND CHAPTER



U.S. ARMY RECRUITING BATTALION OF CLEVELAND CANTON RECRUITING COMPANY – CANTON STATION

JUSTIN J. SNYDER E-6 / SSG (STAFF SERGEANT)

Staff Sergeant Justin Snyder was born in Ft. was born in Ft. Scott, KS and moved to Ohio as a young child. He graduated from Chippewa High School in Doylestown, Ohio in 1993. He joined the U.S. Army Reserves upon graduation and attended One Station Unit Training for Military Police in Ft Leonard Wood. Missouri. His assignments include the 447th Military Police Company Canton, Ohio; Wilkes-Barre Recruiting Company, Hawley Recruiting Station, Hawley Pennsylvania; Toledo Recruiting Company, Bowling Green RS fire team 2, Defiance, Ohio; and currently the Canton Recruiting Center, Canton Ohio. His outstanding service and dedication to excellence truly makes him the Solider of the year. He currently lives in Uniontown, Ohio and has two daughters, September,8 , and Liberty, 6 of Canal Fulton Ohio.

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U.S. ARMY RESERVE - HHD 319th QUARTERMASTER BATTALION

WALTER THOMAS SHIELDS E-6 / SSG (STAFF SERGEANT)

SSG Shields has served and continues to serve his country and community in a multitude of ways.

He began by joining the United States Coast Guard and upon completion of this

commitment, SSG Shields joined the Police Department of the Village of Hudson Ohio.

SSG Shields further serves his community by also being a volunteer fire fighter with

the Hudson Fire Department, as well as an emergency medical technician (EMT). His commitment to service is further exemplified by SSG Shields enlistment in the

United States Army Reserves 319th Quartermaster Battalion Twinsburg Ohio as a Petroleum Lab Supervisor, where he has served as an outstanding can do soldier.

SSG Shields has deployed with both the U.S. Coast Guard and the United States Army

Reserve in operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom receiving the Meritorious Unit Citation, Global War on Terrorism Medal, and Global War on Terror Expeditionary Armed Forces Medal, Navy/Marines Overseas Ribbon and a President Unit Citation.

Greater Cleveland Fisher House At Cleveland VA Medical Center

www.greaterclevelandfisherhouse.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 the new houses, the Fisher House Foundation (www.fisherhouse.org) continues to support existing Fisher Houses and help individual military families in need. They also are proud to administer and sponsor Scholarships for Military Children, the Hero Miles program, and co-sponsor the Newman's Own Award.

DONATE ONLINE / GET INVOLVED – Greater Cleveland Fisher House www.greaterclevelandfisherhouse.org

Mail Donations to: Greater Cleveland Fisher House

21886 Seabury Avenue Cleveland, OH 44126 Typical Fisher House

NEWTON D. BAKER, CLEVELAND CHAPTER



U.S. ARMY RECRUITING BATTALION OF CLEVELAND CANTON RECRUITING COMPANY – CANTON STATION

JUSTIN J. SNYDER E-6 / SSG (STAFF SERGEANT)

Staff Sergeant Justin Snyder was born in Ft. was born in Ft. Scott, KS and moved to Ohio as a young child. He graduated from Chippewa High School in Doylestown, Ohio in 1993. He joined the U.S. Army Reserves upon graduation and attended One Station Unit Training for Military Police in Ft Leonard Wood. Missouri. His assignments include the 447th Military Police Company Canton, Ohio; Wilkes-Barre Recruiting Company, Hawley Recruiting Station, Hawley Pennsylvania; Toledo Recruiting Company, Bowling Green RS fire team 2, Defiance, Ohio; and currently the Canton Recruiting Center, Canton Ohio. His outstanding service and dedication to excellence truly makes him the Solider of the year. He currently lives in Uniontown, Ohio and has two daughters, September,8 , and Liberty, 6 of Canal Fulton Ohio.

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SOLOMON OLIVER, JR. CHIEF JUDGE

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

Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. was appointed to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio by President Clinton on May 9, 1994. Currently, he serves as the Chief Judge of that court.

Solomon Oliver, Jr. was born in Bessemer, Alabama, the fourth of ten children of Reverend Solomon Oliver and Mrs. Willie Lee Oliver. He attended the public schools of Bessemer.

Oliver graduated from the College of Wooster with honors in 1969, majoring in philosophy and political science. He received a J.D. degree from New York University in 1972, and a Master's degree in Political Science from Case Western Reserve University in 1974.

Oliver served as Assistant Professor of Political Science at the College of Wooster from 1972 to 1975. From 1975 to 1976, he served as a law clerk to

the late Judge William H. Hastie of the U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals. From 1976 to 1982, Oliver served with the U.S. Justice Department as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in Cleveland. From July, 1978 to March, 1982, he was Chief of the Civil Section of the United States Attorney's Office. In March of 1982, he became Chief of Appellate Litigation in that office. Oliver joined Cleveland-Marshall College of Law of Cleveland State University as a faculty member in the fall of 1982. From May, 1991 to May, 1994, he served as Associate Dean of Faculty and Administration at the Law School.

Judge Oliver has written articles and lectured on a wide range of topics at colleges and universities, at continuing legal education seminars and at judicial conferences. Judge Oliver was especially gratified to deliver a keynote address entitled, The Role of Judicial Review in a Democracy in March of 1995 at a conference of East African judges in Arusha, Tanzania. His most recent publication is a chapter in a six-volume treatise entitled Business and Commercial Litigation in Federal Courts.

Oliver has received various awards, including the Distinguished Alumni Award from the College of Wooster and the Distinguished Alumni Award from New York University Black, Latino, Asian Pacific American Law Alumni Association.

He is a member of the American Law Institute, the Board of Trustees of the College of Wooster and a Sixth Circuit Representative to the Judicial Conference of the United States. Judge Oliver also has served as Secretary to the Council of the American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar, as well as on that Section’s Law School Accreditation Committee and its Standards Review Committee. He was also a member of the ABA Litigation Section's Jury Initiatives Task Force and has co-chaired that Section's Minority Trial Lawyer Committee.

CHRISTOPHER A. BOYKO JUDGE

U.S. DISTRICT COURT FOR

THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO

Prior to becoming a Federal 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 “Sidebar”, a show on Cox Cable which presents people and issues which affect the law in our community. An avid supporter of the “Cops 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 “Who’s Who in American Law” since 1992, Judge Boyko lectures for the National Judicial College, Ohio Judicial College, 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 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 an United States District Court Judge. On May 14, 2010 Judge Boyko received a Master of Judicial Studies degree from the University of Nevada, via the National Judicial College. Judge Boyko resides in Broadview Heights with his wife Robbie and children Phillip and Ashley.

Sea of Goodwill

Matching donors with the needs of Service members, veterans, their families, and the families of the fallen

Excerpts from www.equalhonor.org/Sea_of_Goodwill_17_May_2010.pdf

The potential of the Sea of Goodwill is not with just the nation’s government, non-

governmental agencies, benevolent organizations, and institutes of higher learning. Its potential is in the heart of our nation’s communities – the citizens of those towns and cities. The country understands the interdependent relationship and responsibility of all participants, military and civilian, to care for our veterans and families. However, we may not have a clear understanding of how each support the other. Some of us are sergeants, commanders, captains, and generals who lead men and women into harm's way on faraway fields to preserve liberty. Others are community leaders, college deans, CEOs, and presidents who lead Sea of Goodwill - men and women in education, productivity, and change on the fields of capitalism and philanthropy. There are at least 400,000 websites for donors/organizations that support our Service men and women, including veterans’ service organizations. Donors may also be found on sources like the National Resource Directory www.nationalresourcedirectory.gov, published by the Office of the Secretary of Defense, for wounded, ill, and injured Services members, veterans, their families, and those who support them. Other venues to locate support are collated on Web sites like “Warrior Gateway” www.warriorgateway.org or www.military.com . They may also be institutions, businesses, healthcare facilities and organizations, financial institutions, and other infrastructure that advance society. The visitors to these websites can find information on a variety of topics including benefits & compensation, education & training, employment, family & caregiver support, health, homeless assistance, housing, transportation & travel and other services & resources.

The Sea of Goodwill assists our veterans in achieving the capacity for greatness that exists in them, their families, and the families of our fallen as they transition into civilian society. A successful transition and continued support will enhance not only veterans and families, but also the community. A veteran comes from an experienced and talented group that has demonstrated a willingness to serve their nation and community. This paper will enable a shared vision that is understood by both civilian and military members. It will provide a suggested Sea of Goodwill general azimuth towards which all of these diverse, well-meaning actors can channel their efforts to provide the most good for those they so strongly and lovingly wish to help.



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

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SOLOMON OLIVER, JR. CHIEF JUDGE

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

Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. was appointed to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio by President Clinton on May 9, 1994. Currently, he serves as the Chief Judge of that court.

Solomon Oliver, Jr. was born in Bessemer, Alabama, the fourth of ten children of Reverend Solomon Oliver and Mrs. Willie Lee Oliver. He attended the public schools of Bessemer.

Oliver graduated from the College of Wooster with honors in 1969, majoring in philosophy and political science. He received a J.D. degree from New York University in 1972, and a Master's degree in Political Science from Case Western Reserve University in 1974.

Oliver served as Assistant Professor of Political Science at the College of Wooster from 1972 to 1975. From 1975 to 1976, he served as a law clerk to

the late Judge William H. Hastie of the U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals. From 1976 to 1982, Oliver served with the U.S. Justice Department as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in Cleveland. From July, 1978 to March, 1982, he was Chief of the Civil Section of the United States Attorney's Office. In March of 1982, he became Chief of Appellate Litigation in that office. Oliver joined Cleveland-Marshall College of Law of Cleveland State University as a faculty member in the fall of 1982. From May, 1991 to May, 1994, he served as Associate Dean of Faculty and Administration at the Law School.

Judge Oliver has written articles and lectured on a wide range of topics at colleges and universities, at continuing legal education seminars and at judicial conferences. Judge Oliver was especially gratified to deliver a keynote address entitled, The Role of Judicial Review in a Democracy in March of 1995 at a conference of East African judges in Arusha, Tanzania. His most recent publication is a chapter in a six-volume treatise entitled Business and Commercial Litigation in Federal Courts.

Oliver has received various awards, including the Distinguished Alumni Award from the College of Wooster and the Distinguished Alumni Award from New York University Black, Latino, Asian Pacific American Law Alumni Association.

He is a member of the American Law Institute, the Board of Trustees of the College of Wooster and a Sixth Circuit Representative to the Judicial Conference of the United States. Judge Oliver also has served as Secretary to the Council of the American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar, as well as on that Section’s Law School Accreditation Committee and its Standards Review Committee. He was also a member of the ABA Litigation Section's Jury Initiatives Task Force and has co-chaired that Section's Minority Trial Lawyer Committee.

SALUTING AFGHANISTAN AND IRAQ VETERANS FOR A JOB WELL DONE

WE OFFER OUR PRAYERS FOR THOSE CONTINUING THOSE MISSIONS, AS WELL AS FOR THOSE SERVING ELSEWHERE

PROTECT YOUR LEGACY

“You and your families will not be forgotten”

We take this opportunity to welcome our new generation of veterans and thank you for your sacrifice and service throughout Southwest Asia and beyond. We congratulate all for your commitments to continue to contribute to your country, communities, families, fellow veterans and citizens through your pursuits in education, volunteering and careers. You are special, take the opportunity to reach out to each other and continue those special bonds that you forged while in the service and especially while in harm’s way. Your mutual understanding will carry you through whatever obstacle life sends your way. Embrace the help of your family and friends to navigate past any turbulent experiences and take good care of yourselves and your families, take advantage of any help offered and available. Those of us who preceded you in service to our nation, along with our families and many a citizen, stand ready to continue to support you and your families. We have stood by you with our hearts and our efforts, rallied resources for you and your families while you were serving our country and we shall not forget our duty to continue in providing the care and resources needed to help you benefit from what you and your families have earned and deserve. You can reach out to us and we will be there for you and your families, we hope you continue to share with us your needs and successes. We welcome you into the universal brotherhood of veterans, its traditions, and most of all our care for each other, our families, our fellow man, our communities and our country. May you find it as pleasurable and fulfilling as we have, find the passion to continue this legacy. Pass it on to those who will follow you with the enthusiasm and commitment that hopefully we have shown to you through our words and deeds.

FLAG DAY 2013 TWO HUNDRED THIRTY SIXTH ANNIVERSARY

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U.S. Army 238th Birthday &

Naturalization Ceremony

Friday, June 14th, 2013 12:00 NOON

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum

Introductions & Welcome Gary Rezabek, SFC Ret. U.S. Army - Secretary Master of Ceremonies Reverend, Stanley R. Miller, Pastor Nottingham UMC

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

* National Anthem Tampa Murphy

* Invocation Reverend Stanley R. Miller Greetings Ronald A. Schwachenwald, Colonel U.S. Army (Ret), President Our Flag Remembered Patrick M. McLaughlin, President, Greater Cleveland Veterans Memorial America The Beautiful Tampa Murphy Flag Day Greetings John Cimperman, The Early Settlers Association of the Western Reserve Special guests and government representatives Defenders of the Flag – Musical Salute Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard U.S. Army 238th Birthday LTC David P. Barlet – Commanding Officer Commanders Award for Public Service U.S. Army Recruiting Battalion – Cleveland “Soldier of the Year” recognition Newton D. Baker Greater Cleveland Chapter of AUSA 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 A. Boyko - United States District Court

* Blessing of American Flags Reverend Stanley R. Miller

God Bless America Tampa Murphy * Benediction Reverend Stanley R. Miller * 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.

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Introductions & Welcome Tom Jenks, Major U.S. Army (Ret) President Military Officers’ Association of America, Cleveland Chapter Master of Ceremonies John S. Haynes

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

* National Anthem Melanie Areheart, Senior Army ROTC Cadet- John Carroll University

* Invocation Reverend, Doctor, David Buegler, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Westlake

Greetings Ronald A. Schwachenwald, Colonel U.S. Army (Ret), President Our Flag Remembered Patrick M. McLaughlin, President, Greater Cleveland Veterans Memorial America The Beautiful Melanie Areheart, Cadet Flag Day Greetings John Cimperman, The Early Settlers Association of the Western Reserve Defenders of the Flag – Musical Salute Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard U.S. Army 239th Birthday LTC Scott L. Bartley – Commanding Officer U.S. Army Recruiting Battalion “Soldier of the Year” recognition Newton D. Baker Greater Cleveland Chapter of AUSA Guest Speaker Chief Judge, Solomon Oliver Jr. - United States District Court Naturalization Ceremony Scott Koons, Immigration Services Officer United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Chief Judge, Solomon Oliver Jr. - United States District Court Salutation Honorable Marcia Fudge, U.S. Representative OH 11

* Blessing of American Flags Reverend, Doctor, David Buegler

* God Bless America Melanie Areheart, Cadet

* Benediction Reverend, Doctor, David Buegler * Retiring of Colors Sons of the American Revolution

NOTE: * AUDIENCE PLEASE STAND


In commemoration of Flag Day, the Joint Veterans Council 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.

Main Administrative Office in Cleveland20637 Emerald Parkway

Cleveland, OH 44135Located in the Military Entrance

Processing Station (MEPS)216.265.3680800.503.8766

Fax [email protected]

Serving our Neighbors who are Serving our Country

FLAG DAY 2014 TWO HUNDRED THIRTY SEVENTH ANNIVERSARY

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Introductions & Welcome Tom Jenks, Major U.S. Army (Ret) President Military Officers’ Association of America, Cleveland Chapter Master of Ceremonies John S. Haynes

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

* National Anthem Melanie Areheart, Senior Army ROTC Cadet- John Carroll University

* Invocation Reverend, Doctor, David Buegler, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Westlake

Greetings Ronald A. Schwachenwald, Colonel U.S. Army (Ret), President Our Flag Remembered Patrick M. McLaughlin, President, Greater Cleveland Veterans Memorial America The Beautiful Melanie Areheart, Cadet Flag Day Greetings John Cimperman, The Early Settlers Association of the Western Reserve Defenders of the Flag – Musical Salute Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard U.S. Army 239th Birthday LTC Scott L. Bartley – Commanding Officer U.S. Army Recruiting Battalion “Soldier of the Year” recognition Newton D. Baker Greater Cleveland Chapter of AUSA Guest Speaker Chief Judge, Solomon Oliver Jr. - United States District Court Naturalization Ceremony Scott Koons, Immigration Services Officer United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Chief Judge, Solomon Oliver Jr. - United States District Court Salutation Honorable Marcia Fudge, U.S. Representative OH 11

* Blessing of American Flags Reverend, Doctor, David Buegler

* God Bless America Melanie Areheart, Cadet

* Benediction Reverend, Doctor, David Buegler * Retiring of Colors Sons of the American Revolution

NOTE: * AUDIENCE PLEASE STAND


In commemoration of Flag Day, the Joint Veterans Council 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.




U.S. Army Reserve HHC, 2nd PSYOP Group

SGT Amanda Albright is a Psychological Operations Assistant Team Chief for Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Psychological Operations Company (Airborne). SGT Albright has been in the Army Reserves for the past four years, to include recently graduating from the Defense Foreign Language Institute where she earned an Associate’s Degree in Dari. SGT Albright is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing. SGT Albright participates in charity runs and bicycle races, including recently organizing and participating in a 1200 mile bicycle ride to raise funds for the Fisher House. Her performance is outstanding in all assigned duties. She has been awarded the Soldier of the Year for Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Psychological Operations Group (Airborne).

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SGT Brautigam is a Active Guard Reserve Motor Vehicle Operator for the 737th Support Company (FSC). He was recently selected as the NCO of the Year for the 1-145th Armored Regiment and went on to win the NCO of the Year for the Ohio Army National Guard. SGT Brautigam is a graduate of Ellet High School and also holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Kent State University in Construction Management. He has been a member of the National Guard for 8 years and was also the Soldier of the Year for his Battalion in 2012. He recently completed Air Assault school and represented the State of Ohio well at the Region IV Best Warrior Competition in Camp Ripley, Minnesota.

SGT. DANIEL JAMES BRAUTIGAM

OHARNG- 737th Support Company













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SGT Michael Barnhardt is a member of the Ohio Army National Guard serving over fourteen years with Ohio. He is a Flight Operations Sergeant in DET. 1 Company D 1-376th Aviation Regiment.SGT Barnhardt deployed to Afghanistan from December 2011 to January 2012, and served under the 82nd Airborne Division at FOB Salerno as the Battle NCO in the Tactical Operations Center. During his deployment SGT Barnhardt won the NCO of the month and then went on to win the NCO of the quarter amongst all Active Duty Soldiers. SGT Barnhardt returned from deployment and took over the flight operations at AASF # 1 in North Canton for three Aviation Units. SGT Barnhart’s professionalism and dedication to his job is among the best, he is truly the model NCO.In his civilian capacity, SGT Barnhardt works as a Narcotics Agent for the Medina County Drug Task Force assigned to DEA Cleveland Resident Office. He has worked in law enforcement for over 17 years.SGT Barnhart’s other awards include the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, two Army Achievement Medals, and an Army Commendation Medal.

SGT MICHAEL DARREN BARNHARDT

Army - DET. 1 Co. D 1st Battalion 376th Aviation Regiment













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Staff Sergeant Adam Joseph Edwards was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on 26 September 1985. He enlisted into the United States Army in June 2005. His assignments consist of a tour to Fort Drum, New York with 1-89 Cavalry Squadron. While assigned to Fort Drum he completed a rotation to Iraq as a rifleman. From there he served a tour in Hawaii as a team leader with 1-14 Infantry Battalion. While assigned to Schofield Barracks, Hawaii he deployed to Iraq as personal security for General Lloyd Austin. He is currently assigned as a recruiter in Toledo, Ohio. Military Awards include: Overseas Ribbon; Army Service Ribbon; Noncommissioned Professional Development Ribbon; Global War on Terrorism Medal; Iraqi Campaign Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Army Good Conduct Medal; Army Achievement Medal; Joint Service Achievement Medal; Army Commendation Medal; Defense Meritorious Service Medal; Army Recruiter Badge; Combat Infantry Badge; and Expert Rifle marksmanship Badge.

SSG ADAM JOSEPH EDWARDS

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Andrew F. Branic was born June 17th, 1983, he graduated from Strongsville High School in 2001. In 2010 he conducted route clearance operations in Afghanistan OEF X. He has completed a 6,000 man hour apprenticeship in the trade of Heavy Duty Repairer. He was Department of the Army selected for recruiting duty and is assigned to the Cleveland “Rock Star” Recruiting Battalion, Marion Company. He currently serves as a detailed recruiter for the Findlay Forward Engagement Center. He is married to Kelly Branic and they have two children, Brianna and Mason .His Awards include the Army Commendation Medal with Valor; Army Commendation Medal; Army Achievement Medal; Army Good Conduct Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Afghanistan Campaign Medal; Global War On Terror Service Medal; Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon; Army Service Ribbon; Overseas Service Ribbon; NATO Medal; Silver Army Recruiting Badge; Combat Action Badge; Parachute Badge; and Driver-Mechanics Badge.

SGT. ANDREW F. BRANIC

Army - Cleveland Recruiting Battalion, Marion Company, Findlay Forward Engagement

Center

Biography Marcia L. Fudge U.S. Representative, Eleventh Congressional District of Ohio

Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge is a committed public servant who brings a hard-working, problem-solving spirit to Congress and to the task of creating jobs, protecting safety net programs, and improving access to health care, healthy foods and quality education. She represents the people of the 11th Congressional District of Ohio and is Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus. Congresswoman Fudge is a member of the House Committee on Agriculture, where she is the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight and Nutrition, and a member of the Subcommittee on Horticulture, Research, and Biotechnology & Foreign Agriculture. She also serves on the Education and the Workforce Committee, and is a member of the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary & Secondary Education and the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.

Congresswoman Fudge consistently fights for food stamp (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) recipients, child nutrition and access to locally grown, healthy foods, as well as equitable access to a quality education from preschool through post-secondary programs, fair labor practices, and civil and human rights, among other issues. Congresswoman Fudge continues her commitment to ending childhood obesity in a generation, stamping out hunger, strengthening our education system and promoting job creation. Additionally, she was an early and consistent voice for voter protection.

Congresswoman Fudge has served the people of Ohio for more than two decades, beginning with the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office. She was the first African American and the first female mayor of Warrensville Heights, Ohio, where she led the city in shoring up a sagging retail base and providing new residential construction.

Congresswoman Fudge is a Past National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and a member of the Greater Cleveland Alumnae Chapter. Congresswoman Fudge earned her bachelor’s degree in business from The Ohio State University and law degree from the Cleveland State University Cleveland-Marshall School of Law. Congresswoman Fudge’s work ethic, problem solving approach, and ability to build collaborative relationships has earned her a reputation among her colleagues in Washington and at home as an insightful leader and knowledgeable legislator. As a dedicated public servant, she begins each morning with a firm promise “to do the people’s work.” It is this simple philosophy that defines Congresswoman Fudge as a Member of substance and character who always keeps her promise.

John S. Haynes was born in London, England, in 1942. He immigrated to this country in 1958. He attended Ohio University on scholarships where he met his wife, Dian. They married in 1963. He graduated from undergraduate school in 1964 and then shortly thereafter he became a United States citizen. He and Dian moved to Columbus, Ohio and graduated from The Ohio State University College of Law in 1968. He has practiced law in Elyria, Ohio for 46 years, tending to the various needs of his clients. He is an avid student of American Literature and the American scene. He salutes all fellow immigrants here today. He hopes all of you will consider this step of becoming a citizen a great honor. John S. Haynes loves this country and says to each of you to serve it well and it will serve you well.

Master of CeremoniesJohn S. Haynes

Rev. Dr. David D. Buegler - Chaplin

Rev. Dr. David Buegler served parishes in Jackson, Michigan and Napoleon, Ohio, before he was elected the Ohio District President for the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod and served from 1988-1996 in such capacity. He felt a calling back into the parish ministry and from 1996-2003 served St Paul Lutheran in Westlake, Ohio. In 2003 he became the Executive Director of the Cleveland Lutheran High School Association until his retirement in 2008. In 2004 he was elected 5th Vice President of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod and served in that ca-pacity until 2010. He is a frequent speaker at pastor and teacher conferences around our Synod. He was guest speaker on the Lutheran Hour Radio Broadcast in 2002 and has been honored with honorary doctorates from both Concordia University, Ann Arbor and Chicago.

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




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 and 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.

Ronald A Schwachenwald, President - Joint Veterans Commission of Cuyahoga County

ENKELEDA KERCI Albania MILOMIRKA ZLOJUTRO

Canada

GUENAYAL RABAYE

Chad KISHORE NALLA

India

MILAN PRICA

Croatia JACQUES PHILIPPE STANLEY PAUL BLANC

Haiti

MOHSEN VAZIRIAN

Iran MI MI

Burma

VISHAL KIRITKUMAR PATEL

India MILORAD PRALJAK

Bosnia-Herzegovina

ANDRIY MELNYCHENKO

Ukraine YANLI YAN

China, People’s Republic

PAVAN CARIAPPA PATTADA

India ALI IBRAHIM WIDDI

Jordan

ZI VIN PARK

South Korea YUNZHEN WANG


CHETANABEN PRAVINCHANDRA PATEL

India GINA CHIN

Cambodia

KABIRA ZERDAOUI

Morocco MOHAMMAD KHALED SHEHADEH

Jordan

TELAD DUGHLY

Syria DAWIT CHALLA BEKELE

Ethiopia

ELIAS ALBERTO DE LEON

Guatemala JOSEPH FARES AOUN

Lebanon

BOJA KOLUVIJA

Bosnia-Herzegovina LILA RODRIGUEZ-PADILLA

Mexico

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




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 and 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.

Ronald A Schwachenwald, President - Joint Veterans Commission of Cuyahoga County

ENKELEDA KERCI Albania MILOMIRKA ZLOJUTRO

Canada

GUENAYAL RABAYE

Chad KISHORE NALLA

India

MILAN PRICA

Croatia JACQUES PHILIPPE STANLEY PAUL BLANC

Haiti

MOHSEN VAZIRIAN

Iran MI MI

Burma

VISHAL KIRITKUMAR PATEL

India MILORAD PRALJAK

Bosnia-Herzegovina

ANDRIY MELNYCHENKO

Ukraine YANLI YAN


PAVAN CARIAPPA PATTADA

India ALI IBRAHIM WIDDI

Jordan

ZI VIN PARK

South Korea YUNZHEN WANG


CHETANABEN PRAVINCHANDRA PATEL

India GINA CHIN

Cambodia

KABIRA ZERDAOUI

Morocco MOHAMMAD KHALED SHEHADEH

Jordan

TELAD DUGHLY

Syria DAWIT CHALLA BEKELE

Ethiopia

ELIAS ALBERTO DE LEON

Guatemala JOSEPH FARES AOUN

Lebanon

BOJA KOLUVIJA

Bosnia-Herzegovina LILA RODRIGUEZ-PADILLA

Mexico

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PETITIONER NAME COUNTRY

1. BHUPATI PRADHAN BHUTAN

2. SHAHED REZA KAMAL BANGLADESH

3. DAMANTI PRADHAN BHUTAN

4. JUAN PABLO DEL RINCON JARERO MEXICO

5. LYUDMYLA SONEWALD UKRAINE

6. HARRY LARWEH GHANA

7. CARLOS NIETO VASQUEZ PERU

8. NEMANJA RODIC BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA

9. BAMBI ARLETTE MBIYE MPIANA CONGO-KINSHASA

10. LING ZHI ZHENG PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

11. PAMELA KATHRYN STAFF CANADA

12. SOONTAE KWON SOUTH KOREA

13. JAD EL SOLH LEBANON

14. ELVIRA ALIMDJANOVNA ALIMDJANOVA UZBEKISTAN

15. ORVILLE BARRETT JAMAICA

16. PRAVINCHANDRA GANDALAL CHOKSHI INDIA

17. ZENA ALI SALEH ISRAEL

18. DANIJELA CELAN CROATIA

19. MARIN CELAN CROATIA

20. VIOLET NKASIOBI NNAEMEKA NIGERIA

21. KANUBHAI DAHYABHAI PATEL INDIA

22. LULU MISRAHI MEXICO

23. STEPHEN ALAN WEST WILKES UNITED KINGDOM

24. FALIS ALI OMAR NORWAY

25. MARIE GUERGUES MAKARIOUS EGYPT

26. TANOU KALIVOGUI GUINEA

27. VICTOR MAURICIO ORTEGA-TORRES MEXICO

28. NIKOLAY MIRAKOV UZBEKISTAN

29. ORNELA KRYEZIU ALBANIA

Naturalization Oath of Allegiance to the United States of America

"I hereby declare, on oath, that I absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state or sovereignty, of whom or which I have heretofore been a subject or citizen; that I will support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States of America against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I will bear arms on behalf of the United States when required by the law; that I will perform noncombatant service in the armed forces of the United States when required by the law; that I will perform work of national importance under civilian direction when required by the law; and that I take this obligation freely without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; so help me God."

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Official Army message:

Two hundred thirty-nine years ago, our nation's leaders established the Continental Army. As the strategic landpower of the joint force, the Army is called upon to Prevent, Shape, and Win against our adversaries.

We celebrate 239 Years of Our Profession. As the Army continues to demonstrate its competence, its commitment, and its character in defense of our nation. Our Soldiers possess a lifelong commitment to our values. America's Army professionals conduct themselves consistently with the Army ethic; worthy of our profession. An Army professional strives to adhere to five essential characteristics of trust, military expertise, honorable service, esprit de corps, and stewardship.

A SPECIAL THANK YOU FROM Joint Veterans Council 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

Greg Harris, President and CEO Kristin Netzband, Sales Ruthie Brown, Director of Community Programs Mark Uhl, Senior Director of Facilities

* * * * * * GENEROUS SUPPORT

KABB LAW FIRM – NEWTON D. BAKER CLEVELAND CHAPTER OF THE ASSOCIATION OF THE U.S. ARMY SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION OF THE WESTERN RESERVE - U.S.

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Melanie Arehart * * * * * *

SOUND ENGINEER WITH SYSTEM + VIDEOGRAPHER Steve Merkel

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Cal Pusateri * * * * * *

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

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

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 * * * * * *

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 U.S. ARMY RECRUITING BATTALION – CLEVELAND

* * * * * * FLAGS & FLAG ETIQUETTE CARDS DISTRIBUTION

DARRELL L. HUDSON - JOINT VETERANS COUNCIL OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY BODHAN SAMOKYSZYN - MEMORIAL DAY ASSOCIATION OF GREATER CLEVELAND

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