WARREN — The Trumbull County Veterans Memorial Fund has been established for the maintenance and upkeep of the Trumbull County Veterans Memorial, which stands as a solemn tribute to those who served.

Since its dedication on Veterans Day in 2008, the memorial has become more than a monument — it is a gathering place for remembrance, a teaching space for students and a touchstone for families honoring loved ones.

The memorial is located at High Street and Mahoning Avenue.

For Sgt. James Rapone, a Vietnam veteran, the memorial represents a deeply personal journey.

“When I was asked to serve on the steering committee back in 2007 to create a veterans memorial in downtown Warren, I was truly honored,” he said.

“As a United States Marine Corps Vietnam veteran, it became a way for me to hono

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