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North Andover, MA ~ Field of Honor® 2023

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May 27, 2023June 17, 2023

Massachusetts Ave North Andover, MA

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May 27th – June 17th, 2023
North Andover Town Common
Massachusetts Ave., North Andover, MA

During May 27th through June 17th, 500 U.S. flags will stand posted in the Town Common to Commemorate Flag Day. Significantly, North Andover’s roots stretch back over 130 years before the Continental Congress formally adopted the Stars and Stripes as the flag of a new nation. This historic community in Essex County has witnessed the growth of the United States from thirteen British American Colonies to a mighty nation as the histories of North Andover and the United Sates intertwine. The flag’s thirteen stripes symbolize the thirteen colonies that created the United States, and the stars displayed in the canton stand for fifty states united in aspirations and a common heritage.

This stirring display will bring the community together in a patriotic tribute to honor Active-Duty Military, Fallen Servicemen & Women, First Responders, Education, Humanitarian, Heroes in Our Lives, all Veterans and our Hometown Heroes. Each flag represents an individual and tells a story. Flags may be sponsored to honor these individuals who have become our heroes.

The North Andover 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.

This is an experience hard to describe, but never to be forgotten. We invite all to visit the North Andover 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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In The News

In The NewsExchange Club Field of Honor Flag Day Celebration

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Amongst the 500 Flags on display we will celebrate flag day with a 25 piece concert band playing patriotic music, patriotic presentations by the Scouts and members of the Exchange Club. And each child will receive a small American flag as part of our “Giveakidaflagtowave” program.
Andover Townsman

The Exchange Club of Lawrence and the Andovers will offer its third Annual Field of Honor, displaying 500 American Flags on the North Andover Town Common.

The flags laid in honor and memorial will be on display from May 22 through June 13, recognizing both Memorial Day and Flag Day.

Patriotism rocks on North Andover Common
The Eagle Tribune
NORTH ANDOVER — American pride reigned supreme on the Old Center Common on Saturday as the Field of Honor, a massive display of American flags, reached its final day with a ceremony attended by several hundred people.

Field of Honor flies again in North Andover – Yahoo News

Yahoo News
“Flags will be there from May 21 through June 11, in honor of both Memorial Day and Flag Day on the 14th,” said Rick Blain of the Exchange Club.

Field of Honor flies again in North Andover | News | eagletribune.com

The Eagle-Tribune
Thanks to the Exchange Club of Lawrence and the Andovers, the fourth annual Field of Honor will express patriotic spirit by putting 500 flags on …

Field of Honor: 500 flags represent those who have served

NORTH ANDOVER — It was a sunny Saturday in North Andover as folks jogged, walked or biked past the Commons. As people came through, their attention was drawn to a grouping of flags, each placed a few feet apart, 500 in total. Some only glanced, but others were drawn to the field.

Benefiting Charities:
Exchange Club of Lawrence and The Andovers

Hosted By:
Exchange Club of Lawrence and The Andover

Local Organizing Committee:
Project Chair: Bob Wescott
Fundraiser Chair: Mike Sousa
Program Chair: Chris Rines
Other: Rick Blain (President)

Details

Start:
May 27, 2023
End:
June 17, 2023
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Venue

North Andover Town Common
Massachusetts Ave
North Andover, MA 01845 United States
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