Wheaton, IL ~ Field of Honor® 2023
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Wheaton, IL -Field of Honor® 2023
June 30th – July 4th 2023
Seven Gables Park, 1750 S. Naperville Road, Wheaton, IL 60189
Creating an awe-inspiring panorama, United States flags will fly in a solemn formation at Seven Gables Park on June 30th through July 4th, 2023. This stirring display of 2,000 flags will bring the community together in a patriotic tribute to honor our heroes. Each U.S. flag represents an individual and tells a story. Flags may be sponsored to honor individuals currently serving in our Active-Duty Military, Fallen Servicemen & Women, First Responders, Heroes in Our Lives, all Veterans, and Home Town Heroes.
The Stars & Stripes reminds us of who we are as a people. Americans meet the challenges of history and overcome hardships becoming stronger. That is just who we are. The United States flag represents our solidarity in creating a brighter tomorrow and uniting us all.
This moving display is a gift to the community made possible through donations, sponsorships, and the efforts of many dedicated volunteers. You can show your support and gratitude by sponsoring a flag or making a donation.
This is an experience hard to describe, but never to be forgotten. We invite all to visit the Wheaton Park District and Warrenville VFW Post 8081 Field of Honor® patriotic display and walk with us among the posted flags.
The display is open to all without charge. Don’t miss it!
Event Sponsors
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“In Honor & Memory of Richard E Jarboe”
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In The News
Thousands Of American Flags To Fly On ‘Field Of Honor’ In Wheaton-2021
Patch.com
The Field of Honor display will feature 2,000 flags dedicated to military veterans and service members, first responders and other heroes.
Two thousand American flags will be on display at Seven Gables Park from June 30 through July 4. (Shutterstock)
WHEATON, IL — Thousands of American flags will unfurl at Seven Gables Park in Wheaton this summer for the 2021 Field of Honor display. Each of the display’s 2,000 American flags will honor a military veteran or active service member, fallen military member, first responder or other local hero.
The 2021 Field of Honor display is free to view and will run from June 30 through July 4 at Seven Gables Park, 1750 S. Naperville Rd., Wheaton.
Residents can make donations to support the Field of Honor or can buy a flag to dedicate to their own personal heroes or lost loved ones. The flags, which start at $25, can be personalized with an “in memoriam” or dedication.
Click the link for more information about how to dedicate a flag.
The Field of Honor is hosted by the Wheaton Park District and Warrenville VFW Post 8081. Proceeds benefit Warrenville American Legion Posts 8081 and 589.
FIELD OF HONOR NEEDS YOU!!! Volunteer Opportunities – 2021
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June 27, June 30, July 1,2,3,4 & 5
We are beginning to organize the many volunteers needed to make this spectacular display of 2000 flags a success. Please consider donating some time to this event. Also, as a reminder, these flag kits are available to purchase for $25.00 and dedicate by clicking the link above. Flags can be picked up when the event is over. Contact Rudy Keller at rudy_keller@comcast.net to volunteer or answer any questions.
Schedule opportunities:
June 27:
Assemble American Flags Location: Warrenville VFW Post 8081
3S371 Mignin Dr. Warrenville, Il 60555
Time Slots:1:00-2:30pm, 2:30-4:00pm,4:00-5:30pm
June 30:Install Rebar at Seven Gables. Physical labor 8:00-10:00am.
Pick up assembled American Flags at the Warrenville VFW and drive them to Seven Gables (Pick-Up Trucks, SUV’s, Mini Vans). We will do this caravan style with a potential escort by Rolling Thunder Motorcycle Club. Begin loading flags in vehicles at 9:30am.Caravan departure at 10:00am.
Install Flags at Seven Gables,10:00-10:45am
June 30-July 4: Reception Table at Seven Gables-Help folks find flags they have purchased. A matrix will be provided.-Sell flags to folks who walk-up.
Time Slots: 8:30-10:30am,10:30am-12:30pm,12:30-2:30pm,
2:30-4:30pm,4:30-6:30pm,6:30-8:30pm’
July 5:Take down flags.9:00am-Noon
HEALINGFIELD.ORGWheaton, IL ~ Field of Honor® 2021 – Colonial Flag Foundation
Daily Herald
Wheaton Park District and Warrenville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8081 will host the Field of Honor 2021 from June 30 to July 4 at Seven Gables Park, 1750 S. Naperville Road in Wheaton.
Benefiting Charity:
Warrenville VFW Post 8081
Hosted By:
Wheaton Park District
Wheaton United SC
Local Organizing Committee:
Project Chair – Rudy Keller
Assistant Project Chair: Sarah Starke
Assistant Project Chair: Sue Fehling
