The Field of Honor in Loves Park is once again decorated brightly with American Flags.

The flags are free to taken to decorate the graves of our brave fallen soldiers.

Free Flags for Veterans has over 3,000 American flags decorating the ground of the Field of Honor, 1000 E. Riverside Blvd. Now through Memorial Day  the public is welcome to take a flag to for free to decorate the graves of veterans who served our country bravely.

Each flag cost about $3.00. Although they are free, donations are greatly appreciated to continue to fund this program so that the American flag can fly proudly over those who served this great country.

According to the Rockford Register Star, the organization has raised $8,000 of their goal of $25,000. Once met the endowment fund will match it. This $50,000 will ensure that the program will continue for many years to come.

To contribute to the fund or read more about Free Flags for Veterans, click here.

 

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