May 1-September 24, 2020
Northampton Lodge of Elks #997, 17 Spring Street, Florence, MA
Northampton, MA 2020 ~ Field of Honor®
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A bright formation of United States flags will fly this summer over the lawns of the Northampton Lodge of Elks #997 as they host their 2nd Annual Field of Honor® display. Americans break out Old Glory during time of war, and during the war fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, the unity and hope symbolized by the U.S. flag is needed more than ever.
Flying atop 7½ foot white flagstaffs, the flags honor all those who by their dedicated service have become our heroes. Each flag represents an individual and tells a story. Flags may be sponsored to honor individuals serving in our military, veterans who have served, first responders who protect the community and all who have become our heroes. Especially this year we recognize medical professionals and the numberless Americans who have made possible the pandemic restrictions required to slow and halt the spread of infection.
The Northampton Field of Honor ® 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.
The vista of red, white & blue is an experience hard to describe, but never to be forgotten. Please visit the Northampton Field of Honor® display and walk with us among the posted flags. The display is open to all without charge. Don’t miss it!
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Through our lens: Stars, stripes and sacrifice
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This flag in the Field of Honor at the Elks Lodge of Northampton is dedicated with an orchid and gold ribbon to the memory of Air Force Master …
Field Of American Flags In Northampton Honors Local Heroes
WAMC
Almost 200 American flags are in a solemn array on a field in Northampton, Massachusetts.
The Northampton Lodge of Elks No. 997 is hosting the display on its property on Spring Street.
Each 3-foot by 5-foot flag honors a specific person.
The display is part of a national program called “Field of Honor” It originated with the Colonial Flag Company remembering the lives lost in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. There are now about 100 such programs annually across the country. This is the inaugural year in Northampton.
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Benefiting Charity:
Northampton Lodge of Elks #997
Hosted By:
Northampton Lodge of Elks #997
Local Organizing Committee:
Project Chair: Donnie Rippetoe
Co-Chair: Donna Yerkes
Treasurer: James Butcher
Volunteer Chair: Wendy Mazza
Field Coordinator Chair: Mark Herbert
Committee Member: Elaine Wood
Safety Coordinator: Richard Bart
