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Thanks to Our Sponsors:
Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority

 Bob Boyle, Genesis Electric

City of Akron

FM Systems, Inc.

The Lehner Family Foundation

Ohio State Eagles Charity Fund

VFW Post 4738/American Legion Post 175

American Legion Post 449

A & B Tent Rental

WalMart/Sam's Club Stores

 William Zavarello, Attorney at Law

Manchester Memorial Association

 Newsletter 

Akron, OH will host a Field of Honor Flag event on July 10 - July 13, 2008.  There will be 2,000 3'x5' US flags standing 8 foot tall in perfect rows and columns across a field of green at East Waterloo Road and South Arlington Road.  

This amazing display is free to the public and will fly as a tribute to our veterans. 

Everyone is invited to participate in this community event.  Bring a camera and your family. 
Help us Remember, Honor and Heal

--Hosted By--

Summit County Veterans' Service Commission

A Charity event! 
Sponsor a flag or donate and proceeds from this event will benefit the:

Summit County Veterans' Service Commission--We are dedicated to aiding Ohio veterans during their time of need.  (click here for more information)

Event Schedule

2008 Akron Field of Honor   July 10, 2008 – Opening Ceremony - Flag sales on site July 11, 2008 – Open to the Public - Flag sales on site July 12, 2008 – Open to the Public - Flag sales on site                        ♦  Groundbreaking Ceremony                            for new Summit County Veterans Service                            Commission Center  July 13, 2008 - Open to the Public - Flag sales on site                        ♦  Closing Ceremony                        ♦  On-site Sponsored flag pickup following                            Ceremony July 14, 2008 – On-site Sponsored flag pickup after 9am

For More Information call 866-375-3524
info@healingfield.org

  
The Healing Field in Akron, OH is licensed with the
National Colonial Flag Foundation and has exclusivity to the
pre-determined geographic area and time period for
the patented Field of HonorFlag
display program.

Local Committee Organization
(Please contact us at akron@healingfield.org)
                                 
Project Chair:
James Forsythe, Jr.

Fundraising Chair:
John McAleese

Communications Chair:
Judy Anne Davis/
David Burden

PR Chair:
Jack Ryan

Treasurer Chair:
Millie Esque

Volunteer Chair:
Laura Dunlop

Program Chair:
Pat E. Glenn

Field Coordinator Chair:
SFC Franklin Russell

Project Manager:
David Burden



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