Be a part of Healing Field effort
On behalf of the Naperville Healing Field of Honor Committee, I would like to thank the dedicated members of the Exchange Club, all four Rotary Clubs, Operation Support our Troops Illinois, the Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873, American Legion Post 43 and the Naperville Park District who ventured out to the Naperville Park District's parking garage/warehouse this Saturday morning to help assemble flags for the Healing Field.
We are proud to report that in four hours we were able to assemble roughly 1,500 American flags. For those of you who missed it, our next flag assembly day will take place on Saturday morning, October 31, 2009 at 8 a.m. where we will finish off the remaining 500 flags.
As the days draw closer to the week of Veteran's Day you will continue to see more signs around town of our Healing Field of Honor. You can still purchase a full-sized flag along with an 8 foot tall flagpole for only $30. For an added $5 you can have your flag tagged in the name of a loved one who has served or is currently serving in the Armed Forces. The proceeds from the event will be used to aid the ongoing operations of Fisher House and other local veteran's causes.
From Nov. 7-14, the view of Rotary Hill, fully adorned in a field of 2009 American flags, will take your breath away. If you would like to volunteer or find out how you can purchase a flag online, please visit our Web site at www.healingfield.org/naperville.
Thank you to everyone who has helped with this truly great American project. Thanks also to the American men and women in the military who continue to fight for our freedoms both at home and abroad every day.
Dave Wentz
Chairman, 2009 Naperville Healing Field of Honor