Coshocton in Coshocton County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Coshocton County Vietnam War Memorial

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 22, 2008

1. Coshocton County Vietnam War Memorial

Inscription. This memorial is dedicated to those who served, those who died, and those still missing.

Erected by Coshocton County Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 159 with the support of the citizens of Coshocton County

Killed in Action
Michael S. Caley • Jerry W. Heskett • Douglas S. Kempf • Robert O. Korns • Donald V. Stein • Charles K. Wright • Chester A. Wright

As we view this memorial, let us:
Grieve with those who lost a loved one
Comfort those who still suffer
Assist those left handicapped
Forgive those who were misled
Understand those who can not cope
Console those who feel guilt
Honor those who returned
Learn from this experience
and remember

Erected 1987 by Coshocton County Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 159 and the Citizens of Coshocton County.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Vietnam.

Location. 40° 16.443′ N, 81° 51.98′ W. Marker is in Coshocton, Ohio, in Coshocton County. Memorial is on Main Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is on the south courthouse grounds. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Coshocton OH 43812, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this

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marker. Coshocton County War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients (a few steps from this marker); Coshocton County Korean War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Lynching in America / The Lynching of Henry Howard (within shouting distance of this marker); The Coshocton County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); William Green (within shouting distance of this marker); Rotary Bicentennial Gazebo (within shouting distance of this marker); Coshocton County Coal Mining (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coshocton.

Additional commentary.
1. How This Memorial Came To Be
In 1979 I began to search out Vietnam War veterans in Coshocton County, Ohio, to try and get enough vets together to form a local chapter of the Vietnam Veterans Association. In 1980 a Rap Support Group was formed to aid Vietnam Vets in Coshocton County that were having problems with PTSD. I was part of that group and we met and talked and worked through many issues relating to Vietnam Veterans and our war experience. We decided to stick together and form a local Chapter of VVA. VVA Chapter 159 was an outgrowth of the Rap Group.

In 1985

Those Killed in Action image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 22, 2008

2. Those Killed in Action

I wrote the proposal and proposed at a meeting of VVA to seek donations to erect and dedicate a memorial to our local comrades of the Vietnam War. We met with the County Commissioners that year to get permission to use a piece of ground at the Courtsquare for the memorial. It was granted a few weeks later. Through donations and support from the local community, the memorial was dedicated in November of 1987, about one year from the date when the project began.

I believe that for the healing that was needed by many local veterans at the time, a memorial to honor those Vietnam Veterans of our county was a start in the right direction.

— Submitted September 10, 2011, by James Shivers Jr. of Coshocton, Ohio.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 22, 2008

3. Coshocton County Vietnam War Memorial

Coshocton County Vietnam War Memorial Reverse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 22, 2008

4. Coshocton County Vietnam War Memorial Reverse

Coshocton County Vietnam War Memorial Detail image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 22, 2008

5. Coshocton County Vietnam War Memorial Detail

Jerry Heskett (listed on the marker) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don A. Atchinson, Aug, 1966

6. Jerry Heskett (listed on the marker)

I served with Jerry in the U.S. Marine Corps. This photo was taken August 25, 1966 at ITR school at Camp Pendleton. I miss him greatly. Semper Fi.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 26, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,928 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 26, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 6. submitted on March 28, 2009, by Don A. Atchinson of Santa ana, Ca.. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.