WESTFIELD-The Kiwanis Club of Westfield is presenting a “To Serve & Protect Park of Honor” starting on Nov. 5 on the front lawn of South Middle School.
Row upon row of flags will be displayed with a ribbon on each flag, containing information about the person being honored, according to Kellie Brown, who is spearheading the project.
Individuals, families and companies can sponsor a flag in honor of a veteran, law enforcement officer, firefighter or first responder (past or present).
“The community will be invited to walk among the flags, read names, listen to and share the stories of themselves, family members, friends and others who have given in many different ways so we are able to celebrate our flag and freedom,” said Brown.
Brown added that the Park of Honor, which will be across from Parker Memorial Park, will serve as a reminder and a tribute to all those who served or are presently serving to protect our country.
The park will include 3-foot by 5-foot American flags and will be on display from Nov. 5-26.
“Residents and businesses are invited to sponsor anyone they would like to honor with one of these keepsake flags,” said Brown. “The honoree and sponsor name will be displayed on a ribbon with each flag.”
The keepsake flags can be picked up on Nov. 26 from 10 a.m. to noon.
The cost for one flag is $30 or $100 for four flags. For more information, visit the Kiwanis website at www.westfieldkiwanis.org. The deadline to complete a flag order form is Oct. 22.
