Heather Bell
RADFORD – The Radford Noon Rotary Club’s 2025 Field of Honor will be displayed starting on Memorial Day, and the club is hoping community members will purchase a flag to be part of the display.
The Field of Honor is displayed on the grounds of Glencoe Mansion and honors veterans, first responders and anyone who a friend or family member wants to honor.
“It’s intended to honor anyone special or significant to a person – teachers, parents, friends – and of course, veterans and first responders too,” said Frank Herzog, chair of the Field of Honor Committee.
The projects raises funds for scholarships and other Rotary efforts. The Field of Honor will be displayed until September 11.
Individual flags are $50. Corporate Sponsorship is: Bronze – $250; Silver – $500; Gold – $1000; and Platinum – $2500. Flags will be on display at Glencoe Mansion from Memorial Day until September 11.
Money raised through the project will benefit scholarships to Radford High School students attending Radford University, and other Rotary initiatives, including polio eradication, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, Glencoe Mansion, Museum and Gallery, Radford-Fairlawn Daily Bread, Elf Shelf, the Women’s Resource Center, Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Vittles for Vets, Beans and Rice, the Wheelchair Foundation, Wonder Universe Children’s Museum, Shelterbox and Sunset Garden.
All flags are made in the USA. For further questions, and to purchase a flag, contact the club at fofh2025@gmail.com.
