What's new at the Mu? Veteran to share history of dog tags, fallen heroes
Just before Memorial Day, the Massillon Museum’s Brown Bag Lunch program on May 24 will feature Retired Major George Lemon, who will talk about the history of military dog tags and our fallen military heroes. His program will begin at 12:10 p.m. and conclude at 12:50 to accommodate those who attend on their lunch hours.
Highlights
Lemon’s passion for serving others and his strong leadership skills were honed during his career in the U.S. Army and National Guard. He was a commissioned senior army helicopter pilot with more than 3,600 hours of flight time. He commanded the 416th Engineer Aviation Unit, and was the 107th Armored Calvary Regimental Intelligence Officer.
A community leader who brings people together for positive change, Lemon has served on the boards of the Aultman Orrville Hospital, United Way, the Stark County Minority Business Association, the Aultman Health Foundation, and the Canton Museum of Art. He has been chairman of the board for Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio, the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Stark State College Foundation and the Aultman Foundation. He recently served as general chairman of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival. Women’s Impact recently recognized his as a “Community Trustee.”
After 25 years with AMETEK, a Fortune 500 company, Lemon founded Technical Products Group, Inc., retiring as its president in 2007.
Why attend
Admission to Brown Bag Lunches is free and no reservations are required. The Museum provides free cookies and coffee for attendees. Guests can bring their own lunches or purchase sandwiches, salad, and smoothies at Greatness Cafe in the Museum lobby.
Details
WHAT – MassMu Brown Bag Lunch Program, “History of Military Dog Tags and America’s Fallen Heroes.”
WHEN – 12:10 p.m. May 24
WHERE – Massillon Museum, 121 Lincoln Way E, downtown Massillon
MORE – massillonmuseum.org or 330-833-4061
This article originally appeared on The Independent: What's new at the Mu? Veteran to share history of dog tags, fallen heroes
