Memorial Sign on Ohio Turnpike to be dedicated to Patrolman.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol and the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission will dedicate a memorial
sign on the Ohio Turnpike to Patrolman Jon D. Birchem, who was killed in the line of duty more than 58 years
ago. Relatives of Patrolman Jon D. Birchem are expected to be in attendance.
Patrolman Birchem was killed after losing control of his vehicle during a pursuit of two speeding vehicles in
Wood County. A graduate of the 70th Academy Class, Patrolman Birchem had been with the Ohio State
Highway Patrol for less than a year when he died in the line of duty on February 27, 1967. He was assigned to
the Swanton Post on the Ohio Turnpike.

When: Thursday, October 30 at 11:00 a.m.

Where: Swanton Post
8891 County Road 1
Swanton, Ohio 43558