COLUMBUS – The National Veterans Memorial and Museum in downtown Columbus will host a special event on Saturday that pays tribute to the 2,403 Americans killed in the 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, which drew the U.S. into World War II.
Saturday marks the 78th anniversary of the attack and in Ohio hundreds of people are expected at the event honoring all Ohioans who have served their country.
Since it opened in late 2018, AARP Ohio volunteer Ernestine Jackson has been spearheading efforts to host a veteran’s event at the museum on the west bank of the Scioto River.
“We have this wonderful museum in our backyard and it’s something that we should be proud of. It’s a very interactive museum; people leave having had an experience about the service that individuals provide for our country,” she said.
AARP Ohio honors veterans with a ceremony at with free admission to anyone who registers in advance.
The first-of-its kind ceremony will honor all veterans in attendance, parking and admission will be free for anyone who registers in advance.
The National Veterans Memorial and Museum features photos, letters and personal items depicting the stories of veterans and their families.
It is the only museum in the country that includes veterans from all service branches and eras.