ASHLAND — Ashland’s 10th Veterans Appreciation Day kicked off with a recognition of its organizers, a group photo of Ashland County veterans and a barbecue lunch on Saturday.
Sheriff Wayne Risner recognized Jenny Whitmore and Pam Mowry, who have acted as chair and vice chair of the Veterans Appreciation Day events for 10 years. Mowry came up with the idea for the event in 2013.
Jenny Whitmore (left) and Pam Mowry speak to the crowd at the opening ceremony of Ashland’s 10th Veterans Appreciation Day on Aug. 5, 2023. Mowry came up with the idea for the event 10 years ago in 2013. 
Pam Mowry speaks at the opening ceremony for Veterans Appreciation Day on Aug. 5, 2023. 
Jenny Whitmore (left) is recognized for her work to put on Ashland Veterans Appreciation Day by Sheriff Wayne Risner (right) on Aug. 5, 2023. 
Ashland County’s veterans pose for a group picture at Veterans Appreciation Day on Aug. 5, 2023. 
The Missing Man table honors missing service members from the Vietnam War. Each of the items on the table holds meaning.
Events will take place to honor veterans at the Ashland County Airport throughout the day Saturday. The schedule of events included:
- 11 a.m. – Opening Ceremony
- 12-12:15 p.m. – Complimentary Cookout
- 1-1:45 p.m. – Ken Hammontree
- 2 p.m. – The Rat Pack
- 4 p.m. – The Stan Davis Quintet
- 7-9:15 p.m. – The Bottom Line Band
- 9:15 p.m. – Fireworks
This year, the American Veterans Traveling Tribute Wall came to Ashland as part of Veterans Appreciation Day. An opening ceremony for the wall kicked off the weekend on Thursday night. The wall will stand at the Ashland County Airport until 3 p.m. on Sunday.