Massillon in Stark County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Michael Christopher "Mike" Barkey
Sergeant-U.S. Army
| | September 3, 1981 July 7, 2004 | |
Photographed by Craig Doda, March 29, 2025
1. Michael Christopher "Mike" Barkey Marker
Sgt. Mike Barkey, age 22, a four year Ohio National Guard veteran enlisted in October of 2000 and was killed in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was assigned to the 1484th Transportation Company, 1st Infantry Division, Ohio National Guard, Akron. The son of Hal and Julie Barkey was born in Canton, OH. Mike was a 2000 graduate of Northwest High School where he played Football as #33 and Basketball for the Northwest Indians. He completed an associate degree at University of Akron in Fire Protection Technology and was an EMT. Mike Barkey, a member of SS. Philip and James Roman Catholic Church, is buried in the parish cemetery. Mike is survived by his parents and siblings, Todd, Jennifer, John, Therese and Tony.
Bronze Star "V" Purple Heart Ohio Distinguished Service Medal Expert Marksman Badge
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, 2nd Iraq. A significant historical month for this entry is October 2000.
Location. 40° 47.74′ N, 81° 31.259′ W. Memorial is in Massillon, Ohio, in Stark County. It is at the intersection of James Duncan Plaza and 1st Street Southeast, on the left when traveling south on James
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Regionally, this memorial is in Amish Country and in Greater Cleveland. It is also in the American Midwest. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Kevin James Kessler (here, next to this marker); Vietnam Veterans Memorial Viaduct (here, next to this marker); Cory Michael Endlich (here, next to this marker); Stacy Ann Dryden (here, next to this marker); Zachary Alan Grass (here, next to this marker); Nicholas Anthony Casey (here, next to this marker); Daniel James Patron (here, next to this marker); Ashley Irene White-Stumpf (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Massillon.
Photographed by Craig Doda, March 29, 2025
2. Michael Christopher "Mike" Barkey Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 99 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 24, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
