MEDIA ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Colonel Gumbert Army ROTC, (614) 292-6075;
or Captain Uyak Navy ROTC, (614) 292-6015
ROTC Cadets honor veterans and fallen OSU soldiers
Ceremonies include Taps and 12-hour run around Oval
ROTC cadets will conduct the annual Rock Ceremony at the Memorial Rock in front of Bricker Hall at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 8. The ceremony recognizes the more than 900 alumni of Ohio State who died in service to the country as members of the armed forces. The tradition of honoring these veterans dates to 1919 when Taps was played once per week in memory of students who had lost their lives. That tradition has evolved into the Rock Ceremony, conducted by Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC units on campus.
In addition, ROTC cadets will show their continuous support for veterans with a continuous run around the Oval. The run begins at dawn on Thursday (11/8) and will last at least 12 hours. Cadets will run in shifts that rotate through the three service units and each runner will carry both the POW/MIA and American flags. The goal of the run is to show support, honor and recognition of veterans for their contributions and sacrifices.
WHAT: ROTC Cadets will honor OSU alumni who died in service to their country during annual Rock Ceremony; others will carry POW/MIA and American flags in continuous run around Oval.
WHEN: Run around Oval begins at dawn; Rock Ceremony begins at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 8.
WHERE: Memorial Rock in front of Bricker Hall.
WHY: Ohio State ROTC cadets honor, recognize and support veterans for their contributions and sacrifices.
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