Radford Noon Rotary will host a dedication of the “Field of Honor” on the grounds of Glencoe Mansion on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, at 2 p.m.
Radford Noon Rotary will host a dedication of the “Field of Honor” on the grounds of Glencoe Mansion on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, at 2 p.m.
The event will be the official start of the Field of Honor display of American flags sponsored to honor heroes of all types from service members to individuals who have made an impact on someone’s life.
The ceremony will include remarks from multiple members of the community. Master of Ceremonies Dr. Richard Harshberger will lead the program, which will include Mayor David Horton, Radford VFW Commander Gary Harris, Grove United Methodist Church Rev. Dr. Jan C. Nicholson Angle, and Virginia Delegate Jason Ballard. A 21-gun salute will be provided by the Dublin American Legion Post 58.
The Radford Noon Rotary is a volunteer organization dedicated to advancing Radford through good deeds. The Field of Honor is comprised of flags sponsored by members of the community, and the proceeds will benefit multiple organizations. Some of the organizations will include Radford University Scholarships for Students from Radford High School, Vittles for Vets, Elf Shelf, the Women’s Resource Center, Beans and Rice, Radford-Fairlawn Daily Bread, Sleep in Heavenly Peace, and the Glencoe Mansion.
This is the second year of the Field of Honor display, which the Radford Noon Rotary plans to be an annual project and will be on display from Memorial Day through the end of July. Please be sure to visit the flags and honor our heroes. Glencoe Mansion is free to visit and is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 1 – 4 p.m.
Glencoe Mansion
