3rd Annual Rotary Flags for Heroes Seeking Flag Sponsors

“I was struck with pride and joy and patriotism”

Flags for Heroes by the shelton derby rotary club in derby Connecticut — Photo via Derby-Shelton Rotary website

The Derby-Shelton Rotary Club Flags for Heroes is growing in its 3^rd year. This year, full-size American flags will proudly fly again at the Shelton Veterans Memorial Park, at the Derby Green, and at Derby City Hall. The Flags for Heroes will be presented from May 27^th to June 15^th. All flag sponsors and everyone in the community are invited to join the Derby-Shelton Rotary Club for a Flags for Heroes Ceremony on the Riverwalk on Saturday, June 15^th at 11:00 am.

Heroes may be veterans, current service members, first responders, public safety officials, teachers, coaches, essential workers, or family members. Heroes may also be single moms or dads, special grandparents, and even neighbors.
“I was struck with pride and joy and patriotism when my father-in-law was honored at the Wallingford Rotary Club Flags for Heroes program in 2021 for being a Marine. I knew we have many heroes that we need to honor in our communities, and this inspired me to bring this wonderful project here to The Valley,” said Linda Holmes-Hannon, Flags for Heroes Chairperson.

“The community response was amazing these last two years. I think everyone who saw the over 200 flags at the Shelton Veterans Memorial Park and at the Derby Green were moved. So many people wanted to support and honor the heroes in our lives last year during our first Flags for Heroes,” said Holmes-Hannon. “We’ve had so many requests since last year, and we are looking forward to helping honor even more community heroes this year.”

Individuals and businesses can sponsor flags – from as little as $60 for one, to sponsoring many flags to honor their heroes. You may choose if you want your flag(s) to fly in Derby or Shelton. The following sponsorship levels are available:

Sponsor Level	Cost	Number of medallions with Flags	Number of T-SHIRTS	Sponsor name/logo on banner and in booklet
SINGLE	$60	1	–	–
BETSY ROSS	$250	4	2	YES
MEDAL OF HONOR	$500	6	3	YES
FRIEND OF A VETERAN	$1,000	8	4	YES
STARS AND STRIPES	$2,500	10	5	YES

“I’m so proud of our Derby-Shelton RotaryClub and everyone who helps put this event together. The beauty of all of the flags representing the heroes in our lives is so heartwarming. It symbolizes all the love we have in our community for those that touch our lives in many different ways,” said Kim Ryan Caro, President of the Rotary Club of Derby-Shelton.Proceeds from Flags for Heroes will benefit the Derby-Shelton Rotary Club which supports the community through special projects and grants to local organizations.

How to order: Online: heroflag.org
Derby contact: Felicia Monaco 203-736-4368
Shelton contact: Linda Holmes-Hannon 203-650-2391

Orders due: May 15, 2024 Flags displayed: May 25 – June 20, 2024

The Derby-Shelton Rotary Club retains the flags for use at future events. All sponsors are invited to join the Derby-Shelton Rotary Club for a “Flags for Heroes” ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Park in Shelton, June 15^th at 11:00 am.

Visit the Derby-Shelton Rotary Club website to download an order form or purchase sponsorships online: heroflag.org, or contact Chairperson Linda Holmes-Hannon with questions and more information at Linda.Holmes-Hannon@hilton.com or 203-650-2391.

For high school students looking for community service hours, contact Lucy Andrade at Ljandrade12@gmail.com or 203-258-4519.

Rotary International is a global organization of like-minded people of action making a difference in the world. It is the world’s first community service organization founded in 1905, with over 1.4 million members globally. Our local Derby-Shelton Rotary Club serves the community with projects including Shelton Day, Flags for Heroes, Senior Salt & Sand, Dictionaries for 3^rd Graders, the Liberty Bank Thanksgiving Food Drive, scholarships, grants, and more. For more information, and for membership, visit Derby-SheltonRotary.org.

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