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We are on our way to Chillicothe this afternoon to dedicate a new grove of trees at the Great Seal State Park to the victims of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fifteen trees will be planted in the grove today by special guests which include the families of victims, some “long-haulers” and survivors, first responders, nurses, doctors, correctional officers, nursing home workers, educators, students, National Guard members, local officials, and frontline workers such as those who work at grocery stores and restaurants.
Great Seal State Park is located just north of Chillicothe where the history of Ohio and the Native American culture shroud the land. It became a state park in 1974 and was named for the view that inspired the Great Seal of the State of Ohio.
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A new tree grove honors Ohioans killed by COVID-19. (Shutterstock)
CHILLICOTHE, OH A new memorial tree grove honors the Ohioans killed by COVID-19, as well as the Ohioans who survived bouts with the virus.
The COVID-19 Pandemic Memorial Grove at Great Seal State Park in Chillicothe was dedicated Friday by Gov. Mike DeWine and Mary Mertz, director of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Great Seal State Park was selected for the COVID-19 memorial because of its central location and rich history. The park s rolling terrain inspired the Buckeye State s seal. The memorial grove includes 15 newly planted trees surrounded by a paved tree. Benches will be added, allowing visitors to reflect on the toll of the pandemic.
Governor dedicates Ohio state park tree grove to those who died due to COVID-19 pandemic Great Seal State Park (Source: ODNR) By Chris Anderson | April 30, 2021 at 2:19 PM EDT - Updated April 30 at 2:53 PM
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine dedicated a new tree grove at a state park on Friday, honoring the victims and survivors of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fifteen trees were planted at Great Seal State Park in Chillicothe by survivors of the pandemic, health care workers, other essential personnel, and families of Ohioans who died due to the coronavirus.
The governor, who initially announced plans for the memorial on the day before the one year anniversary of when Ohio reported its first confirmed COVID-19 case, was joined by Ohio Department of Natural Resources Director Mary Mertz for the Friday afternoon ceremony.