Custom Granite Veterans Memorial Monuments in Ohio : Honoring service, preserving legacy and built for Ohio communities.

Ohio has a proud and distinguished military history. Home to more than 650,000 veterans, numerous military organizations and communities that hold strong traditions of service, the Buckeye State continues to honor its veterans with dedication and gratitude. At Picture This On Granite (PG Memorials), we proudly contribute to this mission by designing and installing custom granite veterans memorials across Ohio.

From Cleveland and Columbus to Cincinnati, Toledo, Dayton, Akron, Youngstown and rural counties, our team delivers a full-service, turnkey approach—including concept development, engineering, artwork, fabrication, transportation and on-site installation—to ensure each memorial reflects the heritage and values of Ohio’s veterans.

Supporting veteran communities in Ohio

Ohio’s commitment to veterans is reinforced by statewide organizations that promote remembrance, advocacy and community service. We align our projects with respected groups such as:

• Ohio Department of Veterans Services (ODVS) : The primary statewide agency offering benefits assistance, memorial programs, veteran outreach and support services across Ohio.
• Ohio Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW Ohio) :  A major network of VFW posts offering support, community outreach and remembrance activities throughout the state.

These organizations ensure that Ohio’s veterans and their families receive lasting support and recognition. Our memorials strengthen that mission by preserving military history in high-quality, enduring granite.

Which services do we provide in Ohio?

We offer a complete range of services to support veteran memorial projects statewide:

• Consultation and concept development :  We work closely with your committee to define goals, historical themes, design direction and site location.
• Engineering and structural planning :  Our engineering team prepares site-specific plans designed to withstand Illinois temperature variations, freeze-thaw cycles and outdoor exposure.
• Artwork design and layout :  We design detailed artwork including inscriptions, portraits, branch insignias, conflict timelines, engraved illustrations and traditional military symbols.
• Granite fabrication :  Premium-grade granite is cut, shaped, polished and prepared for structural durability and aesthetic excellence.
• Laser engraving and etching : High-definition engraving for military emblems, text, images, portraits and visual elements.
• Bronze accessories : Cast bronze plaques, seals, lettering and insignias representing all branches of the United States Armed Forces.
• Shipping and logistics : We coordinate safe, nationwide transportation to any location within Illinois.
• On-site installation : Our bonded and insured installation teams complete all final assembly and finishing directly at your site.

Types of granite veteran monuments we create

We design and build a wide range of custom granite veteran memorial monuments, honoring service members from all branches and all eras. Every monument is built using PG Certified Granite® and finished with PGHD® high-definition engraving for maximum detail, clarity and durability.

Our veteran monument formats include:

• Granite plaques & wall-mounted memorial panels
• Standing granite slabs honoring conflicts, units or service eras
• Multi-panel monuments for multi-war commemorations
• Granite memorial benches with inscriptions, insignias or custom artwork
• Bronze-integrated granite monuments (seals, medals, emblems, lettering)
• Timeline monuments presenting historical events or service histories
• Interpretive granite markers for parks, plazas, cemeteries or military installations
• Custom-shaped monuments featuring badges, symbols or conflict themes

What do we build?

We design veterans memorials that honor service members from every major conflict in United States history. Listed below from the most recent to the oldest:

Conflict-Specific Memorials (Newest to Oldest)

• Global War on Terror (2001–present)
• War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)
• Iraq War / Operation Iraqi Freedom (2003–2011)
• Persian Gulf War (1990–1991)
• Vietnam War (1965-1975)
• Korean War (1950–1953)
• World War II (1941–1945)
• World War I (1917–1918)
• American Civil War (1861–1865)
• War of 1812 (1812–1815)
  

Branch and unit memorials

• U.S. Army monuments
• U.S. Navy monuments
• U.S. Marine Corps monuments
• U.S. Air Force monuments
• U.S. Coast Guard monuments
• National Guard and Reserve units
  

Specialized memorial installations

• Fallen soldier / battlefield cross monuments
• Gold Star Family memorial monuments
• POW/MIA remembrance monuments
• K-9 service dog and military working dog memorials
• Medal of Honor recognition monuments
  

Civic and educational memorial projects

• City, village and county veterans memorials
• Public park, courthouse and civic plaza installations
• Memorials for VFW and American Legion posts
• School and university remembrance structures
  

Why do Ohio communities trust Picture This On Granite?

• Over 20 years of experience building granite memorials
• Statewide installation serving all regions of Ohio
• Licensed military artwork and branch insignias
• Millions of pounds of granite fabricated for public monuments
• Turnkey project management
• Trusted by municipalities, counties, schools, civic groups and veteran organizations
  

FAQ – Ohio veterans granite memorials

Bring tribute to Ohio’s veterans with a beautiful customized granite memorial monument !

If your community is planning a veterans memorial project in Ohio, our team is ready to support your initiative. We are committed to delivering craftsmanship, accuracy and lasting quality. Request your free consultation today!