On June 14, North Dayton community members gathered at Point Park to reflect on the importance of Flag Day and remembering veterans.

When Jerry Bowling III noticed the flagpole at the North Dayton Patriots Memorial was empty, he took it upon himself to bring it back. The restored memorial will be dedicated on June 14.

Marine Corporal Tony Stein is Dayton's only World War II Medal of Honor recipient. Eight decades later, his family is still telling his story.

In Old North Dayton, veterans, neighbors, and alumni came together to restore the North Dayton Patriots Memorial. The restored memorial will be dedicated June 14.

Army veteran Veronica Shields found art after the pandemic. "It's such a nice way for us to not only express ourselves, but communicate," she says of her creative work.

Ohio Army combat veteran Mary Skrenta now teaches art to fellow vets. "I've learned with the help of art to turn the trauma and the struggles into victories," she says.

Ohio Navy veteran Candise Baker says she found healing from military sexual trauma through her art. "My hands are busy, then my mind is free."

Army veteran Gladys Lawrence has discovered painting, drawing, and creative expression through Ohio VA's Whole Health Program, finding healing through multiple art forms.

Heather Seymour directs Ohio's Veterans Arts Initiative, offering classes in painting, music, leathercraft, and more to support veteran mental health and reduce suicide.

Ohio Army veteran Leni D. Anderson taught himself to paint after leaving the military. His work has appeared at the Smithsonian, Kennedy Center, and galleries worldwide.