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Eagle, ID ~ 17th Annual Field of Honor® 2023

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May 20, 2023May 30, 2023

637 East Shore Drive Eagle, ID

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Eagle, ID – 17th Annual Field of Honor®
May 20-30, 2023

Reid Merrill Park, 637 East Shore Drive, Eagle, Idaho

Creating an awe-inspiring panorama, for the 17th year straight, United States flags will fly in a solemn formation at Reid Merrill Park during May of 2023. This stirring display of 600 flags will unite the community in a patriotic tribute to honor our heroes.  Each U.S. flag represents an individual and tells a story. Flags may be sponsored to honor individuals serving in our military, veterans, and fallen servicemen and women. This unique event is the perfect opportunity for all of us to remember and honor our many heroes.

The Stars & Stripes reminds us of who we are as a people. Americans meet the challenges of history and overcome hardships becoming stronger. That is just who we are. The United States flag represents our solidarity in creating a brighter tomorrow and uniting us all.

This moving display is a gift to the community made possible through donations, sponsorships, and the efforts of many dedicated volunteers. You can show your support and gratitude by sponsoring a flag or making a donation.

Flags are sponsored for $30, with the sponsors retaining the flags at the close of the event, which can then be displayed in surrounding communities as mementos of this awe-inspiring event.

This is an experience hard to describe but always to be remembered. We invite all to visit the Eagle Field of Honor® patriotic display and walk with us among the posted flags.  Additionally, the display will raise funds for programs of the

The display is open to all without charge. Don’t miss it!

“…emotion is what I feel when I see Eagle’s Field of Honor. Nothing in the world trumps the feeling when you return home from an odd corner of the world and you first see the flag!  What a glorious sight!  What a wonderful gesture to so honor veterans here in Idaho.”

Event summary:

  • May 20th through May 30th, 2023. Memorial Day is Monday, May 29th.
  • Location: Reid Merrill Park 637 E. Shore Drive Eagle, ID 83616
  • Flags stand 24 hours a day for 10 days and are lit at night – a beautiful site.
  • Flags can be purchased throughout the week

Thank You

Event Sponsors

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In The News

In The News

Eagle, ID – 2021

Kido Talk Radio

A field in Eagle will be transformed into a military tribute for two weeks in May, and now is the time to stake out your spot by sponsoring a flag.

Annual Field of Honor ceremony honors veterans
KTVB
Many veterans and their families spent Saturday afternoon in Merrill Park in Eagle for the 11th annual Field of Honor dedication ceremony. The event honored those who are serving now, those who have served, and those we’ve lost.

Paying it forward to continue a Memorial Day tradition
Idaho News
This month’s Pay It Forward goes to The Eagle Field of Honor. It’s an inspiring display of 600 flags in Merrill Park. Each flag represents a member of the military from Idaho. And each one has a yellow tag on it that gives name, rank and service information.

Eagle Field Of Honor – Eagle, Idaho – 20 May 2017
Patriot Guard Riders
We have been invited by the city of Eagle to stand a flag line at the annual Field of Honor Ceremony at Reid Merrill Park, Eagle Id. Sat 20 May 2017 1600 hrs.

Field of Honor
All Events in Ada County
The Eagle Field of Honor flags will stand proudly from May 20-30, 2017. They will start flying on Armed Forces Day and continue through the Memorial Day holiday.

Field of Honor in Eagle
WOWfm
Every year around this time, Merrill Park in Eagle becomes a place of reverence and honor. Take time to go see it and reflect on your freedoms. The Eagle Field of Honor flags will fly through the Memorial Day Holiday. You can walk among the flags and pay gratitude to the men and women that each flag represents.

City of Eagle Idaho
City of Eagle, Idaho Tweet
The Eagle Field of Honor returns to Merrill Park May 19-29. Purchase a flag in honor of a veteran today: eaglefieldofhonor.org

“It’s a treasure.” Eagle’s field honors all veterans.
Idaho Statesman
The 12th annual Eagle Field of Honor is the longest consecutive running field in the United States. … In Eagle, the flags fly at Reid W. Merrill Sr. Community Park for the 10 days … It’s not unusual for people to stop by to see “their” flag.

600 flags planted at Eagle Field of Honor pay tribute to past, present servicemembers

A yellow ribbon can be seen on each of the 600 U.S. flags, which lists the name, rank, branch of service and war or campaign someone has served or is serving.

Benefiting Charities:
Guardian Paws

Hosted By:
Eagle Field of Honor

Local Organizing Committee:

Project Chair:
Heather Paredes
info@eaglefieldofhonor.org

Co-Project Chair:
Kathy Coburn
info@eaglefieldofhonor.org

Details

Start:
May 20, 2023
End:
May 30, 2023
Event Category:

Venue

Reid Merrill Park, 637 East Shore Drive, Eagle, Idaho
637 East Shore Drive
Eagle, ID United States
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