When planning for the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery's (OWRNC) first burials in June of 2000 the Director sought to provide enhanced military services for deceased veterans by tasking Northern Ohio county veterans groups with rotating one week coverage. Three Wayne County brothers, Lloyd, Arden, and Elton Boyer were concerned about the lack of participation in their county. Elton suggested forming a new Wayne County Veteran Organization just to provide military rites at the National Cemetery. As a result of this discussion the 555th Honors Detachment was born. It is sometimes referred to as "The Triple Nickel". The "5" in the name symbolizes the five military services. The 3 fives are symbolic of the three brothers who proposed the concept. By October 2000 there were 16 names on the unit roster; by January 2007, that number had risen to 84 men and women, all in their service branch uniforms. The Triple Nickel continues to serve at OWRNC and is heavily involved in veteran and patriotic programs and activities throughout the numerous Wayne County communities and schools. (Please check the POSTING on this Blog for the ‘History of the 555th Honors Detachment’ for more details.)
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