Motts Military Museum, Inc

05/26/2026

05/26/2026

On Memorial Day the Museum was very busy. We were in the Worthington Parade and the Groveport Parade. Lori was in Groveport’s Red, White and Run 5k race – where all processes benefited Motts Military Museum. She was running to remember SFC Rafael Diaz. She was wearing Warren's original uniform. Also running were our members, Isaac England and Mike Motts. Ed Reeves and Lori set up a tent and an exhibit with Ed and Latasha Glover there to answer questions. The ceremony after the parade in the Groveport cemetery was very moving. They also recognized the hometown banners; the Museum had put in Fred Mick (Groveport Graduate) the last Green Beret killed in Vietnam. Thanks to all our volunteers that made this happen.
Remember the Fallen!!

05/21/2026

In observation of Memorial Day, the Museum will be open on Memorial Day, Monday May 25th 2026 from 9 AM to 5 PM. There will be no admission charge. Please take a moment to remember all those who have given their lives so that we may remain free.

05/18/2026

Mack & Jacqueline Fountain and their family visited the Museum yesterday to celebrate Mack’s 79th Birthday which is today. Mack was diagnosed with cancer and is now cancer free. Mack was in the 562nd Quartermaster Company attached to or in support of the 25th Infantry Division in Vietnam from 1967 to 1968. So proud of Mack another one of our great veteran friends. Happy Birthday Mack!!

05/17/2026

Last night Warren and Lori attended the 6th annual Gala for the Veteran Companion Animal Services held at the National Veterans Memorial Museum. The MC was Stacia Naquin of 10 TV. Warren was awarded The Champion of Veterans Award for decades of preserving the Stories and Artifacts of American’s veterans, ensuring their service is never forgotten. The mission of this group is to enrich the lives of Veterans, Military families, and rescue dogs through the healing power of the human and animal bond. Warren was so humbled to receive this fantastic award.

05/15/2026

Today Lori and Warren attended the 40th Annual MilVets Armed Forces Day Luncheon held at Villa Milano Banquet & Conference Center in Columbus Ohio. We had seated at our guest table, Groveport Ohio’s Mayor Lance Westcamp, Groveport’s Administrator BJ King, Groveport’s Council member Jamie Hise. Also seated with us were Museum Volunteers, my aid-de-camp Annie Gillen, Roger Dyer and Bing Crosby. Also attending were MG Matthew Woodruff the Adjutant General State of Ohio as well as many other Military and Policial figures. The Master of Ceremonies was Stacia Nquin, with Chanel 10 TV Columbus. A Welcome by MilVets President Carrie Killingsworth. Warren is proud to be a member of the Board of Trustees and Past President of MilVets. It was a great ceremony honoring all Branches of the US Military.

05/08/2026

From the Civil War battlefield to one of the greatest tragedies in American history…

In this episode of Tombstone Tales, we visit Waukegan to share the story of Lt. Col. William M. Reid—a Union officer who served his country, escorted Abraham Lincoln on his final journey, and decades later perished in the tragic Iroquois Theatre Fire.

His story is one of service, survival, and unexpected loss. Help support this content. Please consider sending a gift here:
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📍 Buried at Oakwood Cemetery
🎥 Watch now and discover another powerful story from the past.
https://youtu.be/tiUZm9O4Z8c

04/29/2026

Warren had a great group of 12 young people from Capital City Career Prep High School with there teacher Mr Thomas. What an outstanding group of individuals.Thank you for visiting the Museum!

04/28/2026

The Musem had a great tour today.We had eighty-one 5th graders from Westerville Hanby Elementary School visit. Warren had to enlist two other volunteers to help, Mel Pinrod and Dave Gerhardt. We commend their teachers; these young people were very attentive and very interested in history.
Thank you for coming.

04/28/2026