From November 7–12, the Naperville Healing Field of Honor returns to Rotary Hill along the Riverwalk, 443 Aurora Avenue. During Veteran’s Day week, Rotary Hill again will be transformed into a stunning display of American Flags, honoring all military personnel as another way to express heartfelt messages of “Welcome Home!”
To honor military personnel, hang tags ($40 each) are available at the Paddleboat Quarry Rentals building until 5PM daily.
In addition, a replica of the Vietnam Wall of Remembrance will be featured, showcasing the names of more than 58,000 service members who lost their lives in Vietnam from 1957 to 1975, including 11 men from Naperville.
Every evening, an Honor Guard will sound “Taps” at 5PM and 8PM. What’s more, at 8PM the Honor Guard will conduct a three-volley rifle salute in memory of the fallen, signifying “duty, honor and sacrifice.”
Kindly note and simply put, this year the annual Naperville Veterans Day ceremony will begin with music at 10:45AM at the Healing Field, followed by the observance at 11AM Tues., Nov. 11.
Thanks to all volunteers and the Naperville Park District for coordinating this tribute to all men, women and families who have served in the military. Always remember Veterans Day annually at 11AM Nov., 11, aka “11-11-11.”
