Hometown Heros

[Forty Rod SASS 3935]

The town of Prescott Valley has taken the first step of a oprogram by the ttle name.  They began  with 50 names and ended up with 87. (I was #47)The ones selected have to be residents of Prescott Valley, honorably discharged veteran, and able to provide a phot of themselves.  They are honored by having a "roughly'  2' x' 3 1/2' banner made with the picture, name, branch of service and rate /rank.  Theses are mounted on light poles all around town hall and some other goverment  offices, library. and police station, and a park.

 

I have no idea who submitted my name but I think, if money is available, (and I understand that no public money is used) the program will be continued and expanded.

 

I also think that this a grand and welcome way to honor our vets and have volunteered my help is it is needed.

 

Check it out and see what you think.

[Cheyenne Ranger, 48747L]

had to hunt for it--great way to honor vets

 

https://www.prescottvalley-az.gov/explore/hometown_heroes.php

[Eyesa Horg]

Tom,

Thank you for your service Sir. 

[Calamity Kris]

Wonderful idea!!!

[Forty Rod SASS 3935]

I truly hope it expands here and spreads to every square inch of the country.  Pubic pressure could do this and I think it would drown a lot lefties emotionally.

 

They'd blame it on Trump and the NRA.

[watab kid]

this is an honorable show of respect , there are many that got welcomed home after their service but there are a whole bunch that gt just the opposite and faced ridicule , disrespect and abuse's , these offenses can never be reversed , but perhaps we might show them that we regret that era one day , they deserved better and suffered the treatment much as they served their term of duty , one day , one moment of respect , might go a long way if enough offer it  

[Capt. R. Hugh Kidnme]

There are a few towns here in the Shenandoah Valley that do likewise. I always feel a bit more patriotic when I drive through those towns. A very good tribute.

[Subdeacon Joe]

Several cities in Sonoma County have been doing this for 20 years.

 

It's a goodly custom.

[Outlaw Gambler]

Shawano, Wi has the vets pics on light poles around veteran's park and extends into town. 

[Texas Jack Black]

 It has been  done all over the East coast for years .

Best Wishes 

[Michigan Slim]

Common here. The town I work for does it. I think it is wonderful.

[Forty Rod SASS 3935]

Why don't we hear more about these places?  Let's start tooting that horn.