(Cleveland)- A group of family members, friends, and city officials gathered Monday afternoon to dedicate the picnic pavilion at Woodmen Cleveland City Park in memory of two former city council members John Palmour and Edward Young. The two, along with others, were instrumental in progressing the idea for the city park and Cleveland Mayor Josh Turner said, “not only did they help raise money…but Edward and John put in a lot of sweat and hard work as well as help constructing the pavilion, laying out the diagram for the park and really put a lot of work along with the committee in making this possible back thirty years ago.”
Information prepared by Cleveland City Clerk Connie Tracas for the dedication said that John and Ed served the community with honor. Each knew what the city needed in infrastructure and many projects came to fruition due to their diligence and the ability to fund the projects, without leaving the city in debt.
Young served on the council and represented Ward 3 from 1970 until 2016, he passed away last August. Palmour represented Ward 4 on the council from 1970 until 2004, Palmour died on March 29, 2015.
Several of those present remembered the two men and their dedication to the city and the park.
Mayor Turner said he personally appreciates the efforts of Palmour and Young.
“I can remember as a very young guy, little guy 4 or 5 years old when this park opened, it was so exciting back then and now even to bring my kids back here and play. It’s a bit of nostalgia and a proud moment that this park has served so many. It is very fitting that the pavilion will be named in honor of John Palmour and Edward Young.”
In 2000 the city dedicated the playground at the park in memory of Cleveland Police Officer Carol Leigh Ledford. In 1999, Officer Ledford was killed by a drunk driver.
In 2015, the city replaced the original pavilion at the park.
