A procession of Ohio judges led by a memorial pipe and drum corps will open a memorial tribute for the late Chief Justice Thomas J. Moyer on Law Day in the new Grand Ballroom of the Ohio Union on the campus of the Chief’s beloved Ohio State University.
The Supreme Court of Ohio today released details about the public event that will honor the life and legacy of the late Chief Justice, who died unexpectedly on April 2 eight months shy of the end of his fourth and final six-year term on the Court.
The memorial tribute – to be held this Saturday, May 1, at 11 a.m. – will be broadcast live on the Ohio Channel and streamed live on the Supreme Court’s Web site. The event will recognize Chief Justice Moyer’s significant contributions in a remarkable life dedicated to civility, public service and the rule of law.
At the time of his death, he was the longest-serving current Chief Justice in the country and the second longest-serving Chief Justice in the history of the Supreme Court of Ohio. Certainly, that longevity will be among the focus of tributes on May 1, but hardly the only remembrance.
The ceremony will include a procession of robed judges from the federal bench, Ohio courts and out-of-state courts led by the Pipes and Drums of the Cleveland Police. Each of the six current Justices will offer personal reflections on the Chief. Former Justices and other national and state judicial and legal leaders will offer personal tributes in addition to a video tribute of those whose lives were touched by the Chief Justice. Ohio State University President E. Gordon Gee will also offer remarks.
The event is expected to conclude at about 12:30 p.m.
Members of the general public are welcome. For planning purposes, those attending are asked to make reservations by Wednesday, April 28, by emailing memorial@sc.ohio.gov or calling 614.387.9510.
There is a parking garage attached to the Union, 1739 N. High St. More information is available at the Court’s Web site, www.supremecourt.ohio.gov.
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