The Field of Memories-Healing Field is a 10-day event planned to coincide with the Memorial Day holiday. This event will include a field of 100 American flags displayed at Esper Peterson Park (corner of Grand and old Grand Avenue). Each flag will represent a lost loved one, neighbor, friend, co-worker, or veteran as noted by the flag’s sponsor. Sponsors will be encouraged to display photos, mementos, and other accompaniments at the foot of their flags. A short opening ceremony is scheduled for May 21st at 2:00pm. and will include Al Lynch, a Medal of Honor recipient, as guest speaker. Closing ceremony and flag pick-up will be on May 30th from 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm.
Flags (3’ by 5’) are available on a first come basis (or online) and are yours to treasure upon the closing of the event. The price is $25.00. The Heroes of Freedom Memorial, located on the site of the old Gurnee Police Station, has collaborated with the GBEX club and is offering a K.I.A. engraved brick and a Field of Memories flag for the price on $ 100.00. Checks should be made out to GBEX and mailed to Gurnee Breakfast Exchange Club, P. O. Box 494, Gurnee, IL 60031, or dropped off at any Great Lakes Credit Union location.
For additional information and applications, visit the following websites-
www.gurnee.il.us
www.breakfastexchangegurnee.org
