Owens Community College holiday concert

The Owens Community College Concert Band presented a free holiday concert on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Perrysburg that also honored the efforts of the Tuskegee Airmen, a group of African-American fighter pilots in the 1940s and pioneers in equality and integration of the U.S. military. They honored World War II Tuskegee Airman Col. Harold H. Brown, of Catawba Island, who served in the 332nd Fighter Group. CLICK ANY IMAGE TO VIEW FULL PHOTO, START SLIDE SHOW.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo From left: Announcer Jeremy Meier, Col. USAF (Ret.) Harold H. Brown, and 180th FW Color Guard member Master Sergeant ... THE BLADE/LORI KING

Enlarge | Buy This Photo From left: Owens president Michael Bower, announcer Jeremy Meier, Col. USAF (Ret.) Harold H. Brown, and 180th FW Color ... THE BLADE/LORI KING

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Col. USAF (Ret.) Harold H. Brown is escorted to the stage by 180th FW Color Guard members Master Sergeants ... THE BLADE/LORI KING

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Conductor Robert Krichbaum salutes the Owens College Community Concert Band after their performance. THE BLADE/LORI KING

Enlarge | Buy This Photo The Owens College Community Concert Band performs. THE BLADE/LORI KING

Enlarge | Buy This Photo An audience member salutes the flag during the performance of the Star Spangled Banner. THE BLADE/LORI KING

Enlarge | Buy This Photo From left: Owens president Michael Bower, announcer Jeremy Meier, Col. USAF (Ret.) Harold H. Brown, and 180th FW Color ... THE BLADE/LORI KING

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Owens College Community Concert Band conductor William "Fred" Dais performs during the Holiday and Tribute Concert. THE BLADE/LORI KING