With gratitude to all sponsors, supporters and volunteers for setting up 2,019 American Flags on Nov. 3, taketown of the 2019 Field of Honor begins this morning at 9AM.
Due to the early snow, the week-long event was extended and takedown was rescheduled for Sat., Nov. 16. Volunteers are needed! If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering, please email Brad Wilson at bwilson@napervilleparks.org.
Volunteer check-in will occur at 9AM inside the Riverwalk Café, located at the base of Rotary Hill.
Limited parking is available at the top of Rotary Hill off of Aurora Avenue. Additional parking is available at the Naperville Park District Administration Building (320 W. Jackson Ave), Naperville Municipal Center (400 S. Eagle St), andCentennial Beach (500 W. Jackson Ave). The field takedown takes place outdoors. Dress for the weather.
If you have any questions regarding the field takedown or this year’s Healing Field, contact Wilson at bwilson@napervilleparks.org.
Pick up American Flags 9AM to Noon at Riverwalk Café
Individuals and families who purchased Healing Field flags may pick them up from Rotary Hill or the Riverwalk Café today, Sat., Nov. 16, from 9AM to noon.
Thanks to Healing Field of Honor Committee & Volunteers
Again, many thanks to all for the magnificent tribute to honor all Veterans timed with Veterans Day.
Displaying 2,019 American flags on Rotary Hill created a stunning tribute to our military and their families while also raising money through Operation Support Our Troops-America to assist veterans and their families.
This year’s theme, “Remembering a Century of Heroes and Heritage,” commemorated three historic events: the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Versailles (effectively ending World War I), the 100th anniversary of the formation of the American Legion and the 75th anniversary of the founding of Naperville’s Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873.
