Honor the courage and sacrifice of those who have served our country at Powell’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony at the Greater Powell Veterans Memorial.
If there is inclement weather the ceremony will be conducted in Council Chambers.
Keynote Speaker
Major General Deborah Ashenhurst recently retired from the cabinet level position of Director of the Ohio Department of Veteran Services to which she was appointed by Governor Mike DeWine in 2019.
Prior to the Director position, she retired from the U.S. Army and the National Guard in October 2015 after over 37 years of service. She served at all levels of command and in 2011 was appointed to the gubernatorial-level cabinet position of Adjutant General of the State of Ohio, commanding the 17,000 service members of the Ohio National Guard, the Ohio Naval Militia and the Ohio Military Reserve. She served as Adjutant General until January of 2015. Her military career culminated in service as a Special Assistant to the Vice Chief, National Guard Bureau in Washington DC.
Ashenhurst received numerous military awards and decorations, including the Army Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal (with one Silver and one Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster) and the Joint Service Commendation Medal.
Upon retirement from the military, General Ashenhurst served as the Senior Vice President, Military Strategy with R2 Associates.
General Ashenhurst is active in many Military related organizations and events. She was the first female Chairperson of the National Guard Association of the United States where her previous positions include Vice Chairwoman – Army and Area Representative.
She previously served as a commissioner on the Ohio Military Facilities Commission, the Ohio Holocaust and Genocide Memorial and Education Commission, and served as a member of the Synod Council of the Southern Ohio Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America.
General Ashenhurst resides with her husband, Colonel, retired, Jim Ashenhurst in Hilliard, Ohio.
Powell Cemetery Flag Refresh
At 10 a.m. prior to the ceremony, the City of Powell proudly continues its tradition of honoring our brave veterans with a special flag refresh ceremony at the Powell Cemetery. Led by the Powell Veterans Committee, the community comes together to ensure that every flag in our City stands tall and pristine, symbolizing the unwavering gratitude we hold for those who have served.
All are welcome to participate.
Veterans Luncheon
Veterans are welcome to join us for a free luncheon in the East Room of City Hall following the ceremony.
Sponsors
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Newman Roofing
Renewal by Andersen
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
Powell Development Corporation