Ohio Outdoor Sculpture Inventory
Bronze figures of a police officer and a firefighter rest their hands on the back of a child holding the firefighter's helmet and wearing his jacket.
The inscription reads: "Ohio Police and Fire Memorial Park Honoring the memory of the heroes who serve and protect the citizens of Ohio. This monument and park serve as an enduring tribute to the heroic contributions made by Ohio's police officers and firefighters to protect our society every day. Here we stand, honoring the commitment, heroism and ultimate sacrifice of our beloved heroes. This park has been dedicated for monuments of remembrance and to inspire future generations who will serve as Ohio's heroes. Commissioned 2003." Following are the names of contributors to the monument.
Made: 2003
""Ohio Police and Fire Memorial Park Honoring the memory of the heroes who serve and protect the citizens of Ohio. This monument and park serve as an enduring tribute to the heroic contributions made by Ohio's police officers and firefighters to protect our society every day. Here we stand, honoring the commitment, heroism and ultimate sacrifice of our beloved heroes. This park has been dedicated for monuments of remembrance and to inspire future generations who will serve as Ohio's heroes. Commissioned 2003.""
100 E Town St
Columbus, OH 43215
Franklin County
Bronze
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