Veteran – Major Matthew H. Morrow

A former civil engineer and military veteran, Major Morrow served in the United States Air Force from 1987 to 2007, where he served in numerous roles and accrued a long list of accomplishments. Active in volunteer work with veteran services, Major Morrow has membership with numerous organizations, including the Highland County Honor Guard.

The Highland County Honor Guard is committed to honoring living veterans and deceased veterans by participating in over 80 events in Ohio. Approximately 8 percent of the people in Ohio are veterans who fought for the freedom of the United States. According to Major Morrow, the members of the Honor Guard (roughly 50) ceaselessly attend events annually to pay military honors to veterans. Military funeral honors consists of the three-volley rifle fire followed by the playing of taps and the folding of the flag.

The Highland County Honor Guard also participates in flag postings, charity events, and ceremonies attending various events on behalf of the 848,000 veterans in Ohio. Some of the programs attended are held at civic events, community centers, assisted living centers, and schools.

Retired from active duty in the United States Air Force, Major Morrow received 31 ribbons, 21 of which are medals, over his career. Other honors include 15 personal decorations and two joint Meritorious Unit awards. Major Morrow maintains membership with several veterans’ organizations, including the Highland County Honor Guard in Ohio. In 2020, the Honor Guard received a $10,000 Operation Round Up grant to purchase a new van to aid in their services.

Started by Palmetto Electric in South Carolina in 1989, Operation Round Up is a community program. In 2021, many electric company cooperatives have adopted the program across the United States. Participating members round up their electricity bills to the nearest dollar. For example, an electric bill of $7.60 rounds up to $8.00. The $0.40 is tax-deductible and goes to the program kitty. Some cooperatives automatically enroll the members into the program, you can opt-out any time.

All Operation Round Up programs have a board of directors, independent from the official company board, to vet, select beneficiaries, and distribute funds. The funds assist qualifying non-profit organizations involved in education, disaster relief, community service, and economic development.

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