Community Heroes to be Saluted at Fourth Annual Field of Heroes on Memorial Day Weekend

For the fourth consecutive year, the lawn in front of the Jackson Township Safety Center will feature an inspiring display of red, white and blue as the community hosts the 4th Annual Field of Honor/Field of Heroes, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Jackson Township.

More than 1,000 American flags will once again be on display May 22 through 25, as area individuals, organizations and businesses honor the heroes who have made a difference in their lives and in the community. Stephen A. Perry, retired former president and executive director of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and senior vice president of The Timken Company, and his wife Sondra are honorary chairpersons for this year’s event.

Flags are available for purchase online for those who wish to honor a hero in their lives. Proceeds will benefit the Wounded Warrior Projects and the Jackson Township Rotary Foundation. A schedule of events for the weekend and information about how to purchase a flag are available online at www.jacksonrotaryfoundation.com. Sponsorship information is also provided on the website.

The weekend will include the Pvt. Heath Warner Memorial Run beginning at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 23, and the Opening Ceremony at 11 a.m. in the Jackson High School Performing Arts Hall.

The event is being conducted in collaboration with the Jackson-Belden Chamber of Commerce; the Jackson Township Board of Trustees, Fire Department, Police Department and Parks Department; Jackson Local Schools; and a team of dedicated volunteers. Numerous businesses have provided generous monetary and in-kind sponsorships, and more sponsorship opportunities are available.

The public is cordially invited to visit the display, which will be open continuously from 10 a.m. on Friday, May 22, until 8 p.m. on Monday, May 25.