Field of Honor®️ - Celebration of Heroes

Contact: Gail Landis

Jul

2024

West Reading-Wyomiss

Jul 03, 2024 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Wyomissing Stone House Pond
1216 Parkside Drive North
Wyomissing, PA 19610
United States of America

Join us as we celebrate the heroes in our lives recognized with US Flag dedications at the

West Reading-Wyomissing Rotary Club’s 2024 Berks County Field of Honor®.

The 200+ US Flag dedications range from those currently serving in our Active-Duty Military, Veterans, Fallen Servicemen & Women, First Responders, Heroes in Our Lives to Hometown Heroes like Teachers, Non-profit Leaders, or the ever-dependable Neighbor.

You can still dedicate a flag email: WRWRotary@gmail.com.

Celebration of Heroes Ceremony:

Wed. July 3 at 11 am Wyomissing Stone House Pond

(1216 Park Side Drive N, Wyomissing)

The Celebration will include: the Presentation of Colors by Berks County Sheriff Honor Guard, William Tobin - Berks County Veterans Affairs leading the Pledge of Allegiance, National Anthem performed by Eagle Scout Benjamin Small, and Taps played by Richard Pawling. Harper Ostrich - Wyomissing JROTC (on behalf of Seidel Hyundai) and Doug Nester - PA American Water will lead our Moment of Reflection. Berks County comments provided by; Senator Judy Schwank, Representative Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, Berks Commissioner Christian Leinbach, Wyomissing Borough Manager Michele Bare, along with Dr. Charles Barbera, President/CEO of Reading Hospital (Old Glory Sponsor). Harper Ostrich – Wyomissing JROTC (on behalf of Seidel Hyundai) and Ed Baetzel - PA American Water will announce our Moment of Reflection and Honor. The 1st Pennsylvania Regiment of the Continental Line will provide musket salutes to honor our Heroes.

A Flag Disposal Box will be available with a proper flag retirement ceremony provided later by Hawk Mtn. Scouts. Please bring your old worn U.S. flags and place them in the disposal box on July 3rd..

All are invited to walk through the Berks County Field of Honor® July 1-6 at the Wyomissing Stone House Pond and read the dedication medallions.

The West Reading-Wyomissing Rotary Club is dedicated to causes that build relationships, improve lives, and create a better world. Funds raised support the community projects of the West Reading-Wyomissing Rotary Club.