Our Vision

To support positive civil-military relations by creating and maintaining a strong, meaningful, and direct bond between citizens of northeast Ohio and the crew of USS Cleveland (LCS 31).

 

Our Mission

To send USS Cleveland to the Fleet with the greatest start possible, to support the ship and crew throughout her service life, and to welcome her home to Cleveland at the completion of her Naval service.

Lone Sailor Statue

The dedication of the Lone Sailor Statue in fall of 2021 has helped to raise awareness of the effort to commission, support, and honor the future Navy ship USS Cleveland (LCS 31).

The USS Cleveland Legacy Foundation is partnering with the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C. to have this replica of the Lone Sailor Statue installed along the Lake Erie shoreline in Cleveland. It is an iconic symbol of the Navy Memorial’s mission to honor, recognize, and celebrate the men and women of the Sea Services, past, present, and future; and to inform the public about their service.

The Lone Sailor Plaza Ribbon Cutting will be held at Voinovich Bicentennial Park on Saturday, October 12 at 10:00am.

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Cocktail Hour (see Menu below)

Navy Ball Ceremony

Formal dinner (see Menu below)

Silent Auction will run throughout the evening

Live Auction

Entertainment provided by the Piano Man, Mike Petrone, and his band

Dress Code

Military: Dress blues with mini medals are suggested 

Civilians: Black tie optional (most where suits) or evening/cocktail dress

Menu

Dual entree - Braised boneless beef short rib, lemon chicken, roasted garlic mashed potatoes and brocollini

Vegetarian option - Stuffed Portabella Mushroom Cap (must select this option when you register) 

There will also be hors d'oeuvres, salad, dessert and an open bar.

Auction

Auction items will be posted by September 30th. Please check back then. When available, you will simply click on the Items tab at top of page

Parking

Valet parking will be onsite for this event

 

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“Don’t Give Up the Ship!” by Jon Kardamis Fine Art 

USS Cleveland LCS 31 Custom Painting Limited edition giclee print series

This exclusive limited-edition series of 216 prints captures the historic and momentous occasion of the U.S. Navy LCS-31 commissioning and deployment in honor of the great city of Cleveland.

Order your piece of history today!

Only $500 donation (tax exempt) for a 20 x 30″ coated canvas giclee print, gallery stretched, and ready for display. Frame not included.

USS Cleveland LCS-31 Custom Painting

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Thank you to all of our wonderful sponsors!

Presenting Sponsor

Minutemen Staffing

Minutemen Staffing

Sailor Support

Kevin and Kristen Stein

Kevin and Kristen Stein

Admiral's Table Sponsors

KeyBank

KeyBank

Transdigm

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Parker Hannifan

Parker Hannifan

Cleveland Guardians

Cleveland Guardians

Bashein Law

Bashein Law

Matt Previts and Jeremy Komasz

Matt Previts and Jeremy Komasz

Mihalik-Potoczak Family

Mihalik-Potoczak Family

USS Cleveland Legacy Foundation Flag and General Officers

USS Cleveland Legacy Foundation Flag and General Officers

Bill and Pam Summers

Bill and Pam Summers

Edmond Moy

Edmond Moy

Bill and Pam Summers

Bill and Pam Summers

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Kurt Timken

Kurt Timken

VFW 3345

VFW 3345

Tom and Robyn Modly

Tom and Robyn Modly

Cheryl and Joe Levanduski

Cheryl and Joe Levanduski

William Litzler

William Litzler

Jones Day

Jones Day

Kathi Chapman

Kathi Chapman

Boyd Watterson Asset Management

Boyd Watterson Asset Management

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Garazatua Family

Garazatua Family

Auction Sponsors

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Inn on Fifth Naples

Kerri McHale

Kerri McHale

Lincoln Electric

Lincoln Electric

Cleveland Guardians

Cleveland Guardians

Patrick McCune

Patrick McCune

Jon Kardamis

Jon Kardamis

Pierre's Ice Cream

Pierre's Ice Cream

Colleen Gallagher Thomas

Colleen Gallagher Thomas

Burdick Custom Flags

Burdick Custom Flags

Craig Bashein

Craig Bashein

Jim Folk

Jim Folk

Rob and Nancy Stall

Rob and Nancy Stall