Community Corner
'Field Of Honor' To Debut In Waukesha
Residents can honor a loved one by flying a dedicated flag at the May event.
Press release from The City of Waukesha Parks, Recreation and Forestry Dept.:
Feb. 26, 2021
The City of Waukesha Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department (WPRF) announces an opportunity for the public to honor a loved one and fly a dedicated flag in Waukesha’s “Field of Honor.” The large flags will be on display, 24 hours each day beginning Thurs., May 27, 2021 at noon through Tue., June 1 at 6:00 a.m. in Frame Park during the visit of the nationally traveling memorial, “The Moving Wall.” Flags are available for purchase through the Colonial Flag Foundation for $50, with proceeds benefitting “The Moving Wall” exhibit in Waukesha.
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“We are excited to host the ‘Field of Honor’ and to share with the community this opportunity to honor a loved one,” said Joanna Adamicki, special events coordinator. “Many flags have been purchased to recognize loved ones and I am hoping we can fill the area with hundreds of flags.”
The large flags will be displayed atop nearly eight-foot poles, each with a dedication attached. Visitors will be able to walk the field and view the flags.
Flags may be purchased to honor: Active Duty Military members; Fallen Servicemen and Servicewomen; Veterans; First Responders; or personal Heroes. After the event, flags and their dedications will be available for pick up or delivery so they may continue to be flown in a place of honor or be presented to the honoree.
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Flags are available through the Colonial Flag Foundation by visiting www.healingfield.org/event/waukesha21 or by calling 1-866.375-3524.
Orders must be placed by April 30, 2021. Sales of the “Field of Honor” flags support the visit of the nationally traveling exhibit, “The Moving Wall,” a half-sized replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. “The Moving Wall” has been touring the country for more than 30 years and was created to bring the positive power of “The Wall” to all who do not have the opportunity to visit the exhibit in Washington, D.C.
For more information about “The Field of Honor” or “The Moving Wall,” including sponsorship and volunteer opportunities, please visit https://waukesha-wi.gov/1864/The-Moving-Wall
This press release was produced by The City of Waukesha Parks, Recreation and Forestry Dept. The views expressed here are the author's own.
