ROCHESTER, NY – Field of Honor – 2011
September 6-11, 2011 – Ontario Beach Park (4799 Lake Ave.)
| 343 flags will fly in silent tribute to the 343 firefighters who lost their lives in the Twin Towers on the 10th anniversary of the deadliest attack on American soil. |
| These 3′ x 5′ flags will be presented on 8′ poles arranged in perfect rows as a part of our 10th anniversary “Operation Patriot”. |
| Dubbed “Mission 343″, this living display of heroism will be a proud, temporary patriotic display of strength and unity of all Americans. Funds raised will benefit firefighters injured in the line of duty. |
| Please join us as we walk through this awe inspiring display of our Nation’s Colors. This is the perfect opportunity for all of us to unite as a community and honor 343 of America’s bravest who gave their lives on that one tragic September day. Never Forget. |
| Support your local Field, Sponsor it, Own it — Take it home and continue the tribute! |
Sponsor a flag &
pick up your flag. $50 |
Have your flag shipped
to your home. $55 |
Support your
field through donations. |
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| September 6th at 4pm – Mission: 343 Field of Honor setup September 10th 5pm to 10pm – Mission: Red, White & Blues – FREE Blues concert September 11th: - Mission: Let’s Roll! (Police, fire, & military escorted motorcycle tribute ride) ♦ 9am – Registration ♦ 11am sharp – Let’s Roll! begins ♦ 11:50am – Ride stops at 9/11 Memorial in Brockport, NY ♦ 12pm – Brockport 9/11 Memorial tribute ♦ 12:30pm – Ride leaves Brockport ♦ 1:15pm – Ride returns to Ontario Beach Park - 1:30pm – Cheers to Our Heroes ceremony paying tribute to those who serve - 5pm – Mission: 343 Field of Honor removal of flags - www.OperationPatriot.org for latest info |
   Bonnie Spitzer
Mark Rossney Click here for more information.
In The News:
♦ Brighton Pittsford Post 8/5/11
♦ Democrat & Chronicle 8/14/11 ♦ Wayne Post 8/14/11 ♦ Democrat & Chronicle 8/14/11 2 Messenger Post 9/8/11 See listing below.
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5 Comments for this entry
Jose Umpierre
It is a pleasure and an honor to sponsor a flag for our fallen heroes of 9/11. I do this in honor of my friend, Peter Bielfeld, FDNY Lader 42.
Jean Gottschalk
With gratitude for their service and sacrifice we honor Stephen Russell, Engine 55 FDNY.
Sally Wedemeyer, Missy Ballance, and Jean Gottschalk.
Beverly Halderman
It is an honor for my family to sponsor a flag in memory of our cousin, David Halderman, Squad 18 FDNY.
Gerry Schrang Sr., Holbrook NY
It is with a sad heart but with much pride that I sponsor a flag for my Hero son FF Gerard P Schrang FDNY Rescue 3. May God bless you all for your thoughts on this anniversary date. We Will Never Forget
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Joanne Galvin
It will be an honor to be present during this memorial and also share with everyone the flag we created in remembrance of 9/11/01.