9/11 Healing Field to Display Thousands of US Flags

9/11 Healing Field to Display Thousands of US Flags

The Healing Field Foundation

By Lyndsey Jacobson

09.02.10

September 10-13, 2010

Sandy, UT – September 2, 2010 – The Healing Field Foundation is pleased to announce the return of the Sandy City 9/11 Healing Field flag display tribute.

The public is invited to stroll among the thousands of flags that are posted in perfect rows of honor and remembrance on the beautiful green park south of Sandy City Hall at 10000 South Centennial Parkway (200 West). This is an awe inspiring opportunity to pay tribute to the victims of 9/11 and to salute those in uniform that have served our communities and nation as first responders and our armed forces.

In addition to remembering the fallen troops since that day, we hope to raise awareness of the more than 32,000 wounded military men and women and ALL of our veterans that continue to fight the battle long after the war.

Join us for our Ceremony Tribute Saturday September 11, 2010. Find out what your community and state are doing to support our Heroes and most important what you can do.

There will be special messages from city, government and military officials, music and a special military ceremony.

The tribute bridges two communities this year. Flags will also be posted at West Jordan Veterans Memorial Park, 1585 W. 7800 S. Saturday evening at 7pm the West Jordan Rodeo Arena will be the site for a Patriot Day bagpiper and band concert followed by fireworks.

The annual Healing Field tribute has become a tradition for families and visitors to attend and to volunteer. The event is open to the public and free of charge.

Event Schedule:

  • Field set-up- Thursday, September 9th at 6:00pm
  • Field open to the public – Friday, September 10th through Monday, September 13th
  • 9/11 Healing Field Ride Saturday, September 11th at 9:00 am (registration at 8:30 am)
  • Dedication & Military Ceremony – Saturday, September 11th at 12:00 noon; Public Invited
  • Field take down & flag pick up – Monday, September 13th at 6:00pm (volunteers needed)

For additional event details or to sponsor a flag visit www.healingfield.org/sandy

Proceeds from this event will go to the Salt Lake City VA Fisher House project “Providing a ‘home away from home’ for military families to be close to a loved one during hospitalization for an illness, disease or injury”.

To volunteer, help with field set up or for media and interview schedule please contact Lyndsey Jacobson at (801) 256-3639.

Email: lyndsey@healingfield.org
Website: www.healingfield.org