YSU honors fallen soldiers

YOUNGSTOWN — The sounds of rifle shots and taps filled the air this morning to conclude Youngstown State University’s Reading of the Names.

The ceremony, at Veterans Plaza on Armed Forces Boulevard on the campus, honored 67 veterans associated with YSU, through employment or attendance, who died while on active duty in the armed forces.

“It’s amazing what Youngstown State University has put together to remember those who have served,” YSU President Jim Tressel said.

The YSU Armed Forces Association conducted the first ceremony with 52 names in 1997. Since then it has added 15 names.

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