Fairfield County Veterans Hall of Fame Hosts Annual Induction Ceremony & Dinner

 
For Immediate Release: November 17, 2025
    
LANCASTER, OH- The Fairfield County Veterans Hall of Fame hosted its first annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner on Thursday, Nov. 13 at The Levacy Center in Lancaster, honoring local veterans whose service to the community continues long after their military careers have ended.
 
The keynote speaker was Major General (U.S. Army, retired) and Director of the Ohio Department of Veterans Services, John C. Harris Jr., who shared reflections on the enduring spirit of service among Ohio’s veterans.
 
“It’s good to be home. Fairfield County is home for me, and its impact is felt across the state and the nation,” said Director John C. Harris Jr. “Ceremonies like this, and the support of our elected veterans, are vital to honoring our veterans. Our service doesn’t end when we take off the uniforms; we’re bound by the oath we took and the legacy we carry forward. Thank you all, and thank you to the families, because no service member serves alone.”
 
The Veterans Hall of Fame was established to recognize Fairfield County veterans who demonstrate continued service and leadership in their local communities. Inductees are nominated by the public and selected based on their post-military contributions to civic, professional, and charitable causes. The event also included dinner and moments of remembrance for veterans who are no longer with us.
 
“Each of our inductees represents the best of Fairfield County’s men and women who served their country with honor and came home to serve their neighbors with heart,” said Fairfield County Commissioner Dave Levacy, himself a member of the Fairfield County Veterans Hall of Fame. “Their dedication reminds us that service doesn’t end with a uniform, it continues in the way we strengthen our communities every day.”
 
For more information about the Fairfield County Veterans Hall of Fame or to learn more about the nomination process, visit fairfieldcountyveterans.org.
 
Founded in 1800 (three years before Ohio became a State), Fairfield County was the 8th county formed in the Northwest Territory. Today, more than 900 employees serve, connect, and protect the more than 158,000 citizens of Fairfield County, providing high-quality services and outstanding customer service at exceptional value to taxpayers. Fairfield County fosters economic and fiscal sustainability and works to enhance the County's reputation as a high performing, learning, and caring organization. For more information about the county, its services and employment opportunities, please visit https://www.co.fairfield.oh.us/