The Rotary Club of Georgetown Foundation, in cooperation with the City of Georgetown and Georgetown ISD, is hosting its seventh annual Field of Honor® from Nov. 4-12 in the field behind the Hammerlun Center for Leadership and Learning, at 507 E. University Ave. This location is for this year only. The event will return to San Gabriel Park in 2024.
Multiple events will take place throughout the week. The event features a field of up to 1,400 American flags, each purchased to honor of a past or present veteran, active or reserve-duty military, or first responder, including K-9 and equestrian heroes. An opening ceremony is set for 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, at the Hammerlun Center. Keynote speakers include retired Adm. Christina Alvarado Shanahan and Command Sgt. Maj. Michelle L. Thompson. Gary Powers Jr., son of Frances Gary Powers will give a special presentation Nov. 10 about his father’s infamous U-2 incident during the Cold War. A Veterans Day Ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. Nov. 10. The keynote speaker is retired Gen. Jim Huggins.
Flags will be on display Nov. 4-12. The flag sales and repost tent will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday-Friday (Nov. 4-10) and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday (Nov. 11) and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday (Nov. 12). Proceeds from flag sales benefit veteran and first-responder organizations. Flag’s that have been purchased can be picked up from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12.
More information, including a schedule of events, can be found at georgetowntxfieldofhonor.org.
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