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LAST RUN OF HOMETOWN HERO BANNERS!

The Veterans Recognition Program has opened the banner program again to recognize our local Fanwood and Scotch Plains veterans.  The deadline is Monday, September 25, and will be our final application window.  The website is listed on the We Value Our Veterans Page for the Borough (under local resources).

HOMETOWN HEROES BANNER PROGRAM

The Township of Scotch Plains, the Borough of Fanwood, American Legion Post 209 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10122, is 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 Phase V 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 and Veterans Day.

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.

Please note, this will be the final chance to participate in the Banner Program.  The Township of Scotch Plains and the Borough of Fanwood

All checks should be payable to SP Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund with the cost being $150 and mailed to: SPF Hometown Heroes, PO Box 627, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076.  Please put name of the veteran you are sponsoring in memo line on the check. 

To Apply - Please go to: https://hometown-pride.com/scotch-plains-fanwood-nj

Published - Aug 28, 2023