The City of Frankfort is proud to announce the return of the Hometown Heroes program, honoring local veterans at Veterans Park during Veterans Day week in November 2024. Custom signs featuring veterans' names, military pictures, branch of service, and years served will be displayed at Veterans Park and showcased during the Veterans Day Program on Monday, November 11, 2024.
"We were overwhelmed by the positive response to the Hometown Heroes program over the last couple of years," says Kimberly Black, Community Development & Engagement Director for the City of Frankfort. "Our goal is to continue adding signs each year, eventually filling Veterans Park with a sea of tributes to our local heroes."
Mayor Judy Sheets adds, "Our veterans have made incredible sacrifices for our community and nation. The Hometown Heroes program is a small token of our immense gratitude. We encourage everyone to participate and show their support for our local heroes."
Veterans or family members can submit information for the signs by emailing Kimberly Black at kblack@frankfort-in.gov or dropping off the Veteran Form to the Community Development Office inside Old Stoney (301 East Clinton Street, Frankfort, IN). The deadline for submissions to guarantee a sign by Veteran’s Day is Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Payment is required at the time of submission. The City of Frankfort accepts cash or checks made payable to "City of Frankfort."
Veterans or families of Veterans who have participated can bring their signs back to Veterans Park starting Friday, November 8, 2024. Signs that were picked up or stored at Old Stoney last year will be displayed at the park. Veterans or families of Veterans that want to keep the signs can pick up their signs after the Veterans Day program on November 11th.
Those interested in sponsoring the Hometown Heroes program can contact Kimberly Black at kblack@frankfort-in.gov for more information.
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