Ohio Western Reserve Ladies is an organization primarily focused on honoring those interred at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery and supporting their families, with a parallel mission of connecting with and serving the veteran community. However, it is our often unseen commitment to youth development and engagement that will ultimately ensure this legacy endures. When Kat and I first met, she shared her strong passion for youth outreach and involvement. That passion aligned seamlessly...

Fall is upon us. The days are getting shorter, the early darkness is settling in, and that familiar football-weather chill has arrived. As we approach Veterans Day and the upcoming REVS22 event in Lorain, I find myself reflecting deeply on mental health and suicide awareness. Our group, Ohio Western Reserve Ladies (OWRL), carries the mission, “No Veteran Buried Alone.” Those words echo the values of my military service and the creed that still resonates within me — “No man left behind.” ...