Banners Honoring Vestal Veterans Set For 2027

Today, Wednesday, November 11th, is Veterans Day. On this day, the Vestal Town Board released an announcement of a Hometown Heroes Program, featuring custom banners that will celebrate local service members.

Veterans Flags To Be On Display In Vestal

These Veterans flags will be displayed along Front and Main Streets in Vestal. Several communities across the U.S.A. participate in this program. Personally, my father and several of my relatives have been honored with Veteran flag displays in their hometowns around the Corning/Painted Post area, and it's an honor to recognize their service to our country.

Vestal Town officials note that these banners carry profound meaning for the sponsoring families, our local veterans, and the entire community, and have been in the planning stage for several months.

According to the announcement from the Town of Vestal Board, the first banners will be raised in 2027, on display from the Spring to the Fall, with the responsibility of the Town of Vestal Highway and Parks to raise and lower the banners each year. The Veterans flags will be on display for a total of three years.

How To Apply For A Veterans Banner

The Town of Vestal will begin accepting applications beginning in January of 2027, with more details to come. Each banner will be sponsored by the family of the veteran, and the sponsorship cost will pay for the banner itself.

The exact price has not yet been determined, and there may be an increase in price due to inflation, but banners currently cost under $200, with the sponsorship being a one-time cost for the three years. After the three years, these banners will be returned to the families who sponsor them.

For more information, contact the Town of Vestal website.