(CNN) -- The names on the formal, state-government-erected memorial signs by the sides of Ohio highways are not famous to the outside world. 

But once you know the story behind them, you understand completely. You look at those signs and you offer a silent word of thanks. 

Usually stretches of highways around the country are named for politicians, or for renowned figures from American history, or perhaps for singing stars or athletes or Hollywood actors who were born in the area. 

For the last several years, though, whenever I've been in Ohio I have noticed the highway signs with the unfamiliar names. 

Last week I got in touch with the Ohio Department of Transportation to ask about them. 

The answer makes you want to pause humbly. 

On August 31, 2009, Marine Lance Cpl. David R. Hall, of Elyria, Ohio, was killed in an explosion while serving in Garmsir, Afghanistan. He was 31; he worked at a Ford assembly plant back home before joining the Marines. 

In most cases of fallen service members, there is a solemn funeral ceremony when their remains are returned home, and a respectful obituary in the local newspaper. It can feel all too fleeting. 

But in Ohio, in recent years, there has been an effort to do more. 

Which is why the Ohio General Assembly authorized that a stretch of State Route 2 in Lorain County -- David Hall's home county -- be named, now and forever, to honor him. 

"After the General Assembly votes to name a portion of a highway, we manufacture the signs and put them up at the designated places," said Steve Faulkner, a spokesman for the Ohio Department of Transportation. He said that two signs are usually erected, each facing a different direction, so that people in cars on either side of the highway will see the honoree's name.  QUESTIONS:

Q1:
1. What is the name of the state that David R. Hall comes from?
2. David R. Hall comes from which state?
3. 
Q2:
1. What is the name of the city that David R. Hall comes from?
2. David R. Hall comes from which city?
3. 
Q3:
1. What is the name of the military branch that David R. Hall was involved in?
2. David R. Hall was involved in which branch of the military?
3. 
Q4:
1. Was David R. Hall killed?
2. Did David R. Hall die?
3. 
Q5:
1. How did David R. Hall die?
2. What was David R. Hall involved in that resulted in his death?
3. 
Q6:
1. What is the name of the place where David R. Hall was serving when he got killed?
2. David R. Hall was serving in what place when he died?
3. 
Q7:
1. What was David R. Hall's age when he passed away?
2. How old was David R. Hall when he was killed?
3. 
Q8:
1. David R. Hall worked in what type of plant prior to joining the marines?
2. David R. Hall joined the marines after having worked in what type of plant?
3. 
Q9:
1. A stretch of what road was named after David R. Hall in order to honor him?
2. What stretch was named after David R. Hall in order to honor him?
3. 
Q10:
1. What is the name of the country that names a stretch of road after David R. Hall?
2. David R. Hall had a stretch of road named after him in which country?
3. 
Q11:
1. What is the name of the assembly that allowed a stretch of road to be named in honor of David R. Hall?
2. David R. Hall had a stretch or road named after him after being approved by which assembly?
3. 
Q12:
1. What is the position in the Ohio Department of Transportation that is held by Steve Faulkner?
2. Steve Faulkner holds what position in the Ohio Department of Transportation?
3. 
Q13:
1. Steve Faulkner is a spokesman for what organization?
2. What is the name of the organization that Steve Faulkner is a spokesman for?
3. 
Q14:
1. Signs are usually facing opposite directions for what purpose?
2. Why do the signs that are placed on the side of the road face opposite directions?
3. 
