Flags4Vets 2010 National Memorial Day Vigil
Louisville Jefferson Square Event
6th and Jefferson, Louisville, KY
Thursday, May 27 through Monday, May 31
To honor Kentucky & Indiana Fallen Heroes
Flags4Vets Volunteers will start placing grave flags in Jefferson Square at 10 am on Thursday, May 27, and continue placing flags through Friday, until 10,000 flags have been placed. These flags honor all Fallen Heroes from Kentucky, including Military, Law Enforcement, and Firefighters. This event is open to the public and everyone is invited to help place flags in the remembrance field. Additional Information is available at www.TheUSflag.com or 888-FLAG-ORG.
Louisville Waterfront Event
Waterfront Park, Louisville, KY
Saturday, May 29 through Monday, May 31
To honor all of America’s Fallen Heroes
Volunteers will form the letters “USA” using 25,000 flags from Veterans’ graves. When completed, the letters will each be 150 feet high and all three letters together will be 450 feet wide. These 25,000 flags honor all of America’s Fallen Heroes, from every State in the Union, including Military, Law Enforcement, and Firefighters. This event will culminate with a Memorial Day Observance presided over by His Honor, Mayor Abramson. This event is open to the public and everyone is invited to help place flags in to create the USA flag field. Additional Information is available at www.TheUSflag.com or 888-FLAG-ORG.
Flags4Vets 2010 5K Run/WalkLouisville Jefferson Square Event
6th and Jefferson, Louisville, KY
To honor Kentucky’s Fallen Heroes
The 5K Run and Parade of Flags Walk to honor America’s Fallen Heroes starts at Jefferson Square, 6 th and Jefferson, Louisville, KY. Adults: $25 w/shirt, Youth 12-17: $17 w/shirt, Under 12: Free. Additional Individual and Team information is available at www.TheUSflag.com. Fees paid by Walkers and Runners will fund Grave Flags and other Programs. Contact Information: Fred Moore or Linda Brown @ 888-FLAG-ORG, moore@TheUSflag.com.
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