REMEMBER WHEN

Remember When: The ultimate sacrifice

Ohio

Fairfield County has a long history of serving our nation in times of war, and at times, its natives have given their lives. This Memorial Day, let’s take a look back at some of our veterans, including some who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

Robert Derga, left, follows behind a casket carrying the remains of his son Dustin Derga, 24, of Pickerington, outside Peace United Methodist Church in Pickerington May 16, 2005. Dustin died during combat operations in Udaydi, Iraq.

The casket of Marine Lance Cpl. James Kimple arrives at Bloom-Carroll Middle School on May 10, 2008. His funeral was the next day. Kimple, of Carroll, was one of four Marines killed in Iraq on May 2, 2008, and was posthumously awarded a Purple Heart.

A formation of Spanish-American War veterans forms for a parade in this 1902 photo.

Civil War veterans reunite in this 1902 photo in Lancaster.

Judge Van A. Snider is pictured during World War I, 1918.

The Lancaster National Guard, circa 1948.

Glenn Strawn returned from the Navy in this photo at 302 S. High St. May 29, 1944.

Sr. Sgt. Raymond O. Williamson, then 18, served in the U.S. Army, 26th Infantry, First Infantry Division, in 1943.

Pearl “Monk” Williams served in the Army as a corpsman during World War II.

Capt. Otto John Kindler, of Lancaster, was commander of Company L, 166th Infantry, Rainbow Division, during World War I, and was acclaimed a hero. He served in Brest, France. He was elected city treasurer in 1927 and was the first commander of the Lancaster American Legion from 1925-27.

The World War II Honor Roll stood at the front of the Lancaster Athletic Club in 1945. The roll was constructed through the efforts of the Lions Club, the Eagle-Gazette and area veterans groups and honored Fairfield County veterans.