Field Of Honor, More Veterans Day Events Planned In Wheaton

WHEATON, IL — Wheaton has planned a number of ways to honor veterans for Veterans Day 2021. The tributes include a Field of Honor Flags, a donation drive and a ceremony set for Nov. 11.

"It's wonderful to see Wheaton's organizations, businesses and residents working together to organize Veterans Day events honoring the men and women who served our country," Wheaton Mayor Phil Suess told Patch.

He added, "Our community consistently shows its support for our Armed Forces, and it's outstanding to have these opportunities for everyone in Wheaton to thank our veterans."

Dozens of American flags will unfurl on Wheaton's Field of Honor Flags at Memorial Park, 225 Karlskoga Ave. from Nov. 7 through Nov. 11. Flags will be put in daily at 3 p.m. As dusk falls each day, performers will sing the National Anthem and play "Taps" and bagpipe music.

Residents can buy a flag for the Field of Honor Flags by visiting Doodlebug Workshop, 314 S. Main St. Proceeds benefit American Legion Post 589.

American Legion Post 76 will host its 2021 Veterans Day Ceremony at Memorial Park Nov. 11 at 10:45 a.m. The ceremony, which is open to the public, will feature a flag presentation, a performance of "Taps" and a moment of silence for veterans.

Starting Nov. 1, Wheaton residents can donate to a Veteran's Collection Drive, with locations set up in and around the city. The following items are being sought for the Veteran's Collection Drive and will be accepted through Nov. 1:

• Coats and jackets
• Halloween candy
• Protein bars
• Powdered drink mixes
• Dog food
• Small toiletries

Donations will be accepted at the following locations:

• Wheaton Public Library, 225 N. Cross St.
• Doodlebug Workshop, 314 S. Main St.
• Wheaton Park District, 600 S. Main St.
• Wheaton Park District Community Center, 1777 S. Blanchard St.
• Arrowhead Restaurant, 26W151 Butterfield Rd.
• Wheaton City Hall, 303 W. Wesley St.
• Wheaton VFW, 0N731 Papworth St.
• Warrenville VFW, 3S371 Mignin Dr.

In addition to these events, many Wheaton offices, stores and restaurants plan to fly the American flag to pay homage to veterans.

Click the link to find out how to honor an Illinois veteran on Patch.

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