Honoring America’s Brave Men and Women this Memorial Day
Posted on May 21, 2025
by Heather H
Memorial Day is a holiday that carries mixed emotions. Many of us will make plans with family and friends to bask in the warmer weather, enjoy barbeques, and participate in the many summer attractions that designate this weekend their official opening day. We will make happy memories as we indulge in the longer weekend with our loved ones. However, this day also brings sadness and grief for those who take those moments to reflect and remember why the holiday exists: to honor those who have given their lives to defend our freedoms and our country.
The Local History Department’s Digital Collections contain a variety of photographs pertaining to the American military. To honor the men and women who have served our country, we have put together this small collection of photographs of service members, events, and memorials from our area.
The Toledo Library would like to take this opportunity to thank all those that have served our country. If you recognize someone represented in our collections whose name is unknown to us, we encourage you to reach out to the Local History Department at local.history@toledolibrary.org.
Bobby Jones, Toledo, Ohio (approximately 1940)
William Miles, Toledo, Ohio (approximately 1890)
Henry Diefenbach, Toledo, Ohio (approximately 1915)
Corporal Clifford Faraker, Toledo, Ohio (approximately 1940)
Catherine McGuire (approximately 1940)
Ila M. Curry, Toledo, Ohio (approximately 1943)
Hal E. Gates, Toledo, Ohio (approximately 1918)
 Paul Sprunk, Toledo, Ohio (approximately 1940)
 Robert Sawyer Chamberlain, Toledo, Ohio (approximately 1880)
Caswell Samson, Toledo, Ohio (approximately 1890)
Unidentified Soldier
Unidentified Soldier, (approximately 1940)
Unidentified Soldier
Unidentified Soldier (approximately 1940)
Unidentified Solider (approximately 1940)
Soldier’s on Parade, Toledo, Ohio 1920
Ohio National Guard at the Tri-State Fairgrounds, Lucas County, Ohio [approximately 1880]
Three officers in front of parade viewing stand during Armed Forces Week, 1967
The Marching Miss-el-ettes perform at Bay View Park during Armed Forces Week, 1967
Military Tournament 8, Toledo, Ohio
General James B. Steedman Memorial, Toledo, Ohio (approximately 1920)
Soldier’s Memorial Building in 1921
Civil War Memorial at Woodlawn Cemetery, Toledo, Ohio, 1921
Soldier’s Monument, Perrysburg, Ohio, 1907
Fort Meigs Monument, Perrysburg, Ohio (approximately 1900)
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