The Township of Scotch Plains, the Borough of Fanwood, American Legion Post 209 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10122 are opening up the Banner Program once more, seeking to honor our local Veterans and those currently serving in the United States Armed Forces. The Banner Program will continue to recognize those Veterans (living and deceased) and Active Duty Military personnel who live or have lived in Scotch Plains or Fanwood. Banners for those who were a part of previous phases will continue to be put up each Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Please note that we cannot honor any requests to place a banner in a particular location.
Eligibility Requirements
Individuals are eligible to participate if they are serving or have served in any one of the following branches of the United States Armed Forces:
- Air Force
- Army
- Coast Guard
- Marines
- Navy
- Merchant Marines
- Women Airforce Service Pilots (World War II)
APPLICANTS MUST ALSO MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:
- Are active duty, retired, honorably discharged or killed in action. Deceased individuals may be honored by their families. Submit a copy of the individual’s “DD Form 214” (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) or other official documentation confirming the individual’s military service.
- Are current or former residents of Scotch Plains or Fanwood.
The Township of Scotch Plains and the Borough of Fanwood reserve the right to remove a banner for any reason.
Cost to Participate
The fee for a banner is $150.00 which covers the costs of the banner and bracket. If you have a hardship and cannot afford the fee, please contact Elaine Coupe as we do not want to turn away any Veteran. Please submit a check made payable to “SP Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund” and mail it to SPF Hometown Heroes, PO Box 627, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076. Please put the name of the Banner Veteran in the check memo line. Applications and checks must be received no later than September 22, 2024.
For more information, contact Elaine Coupe at (908) 472-6096 or by email at
