Experience the Vietnam Wall at Georgetown’s Field of Honor®
The Rotary Club of Georgetown is paying tribute to our valued veterans, active and reserve duty military, first responders, and K9 heroes at the fifth annual Field of Honor®.
All are welcome to visit and participate, starting with a spectacular opening ceremony at San Gabriel Park Sunday, November 7th at 1pm. There will be fly-overs, cannon fire, military and emergency vehicles on display—even a tank.
Throughout the week, night and day, visitors may take photos and walk among the 1,500 full-size United States flags on display, including 27 historical flags flown throughout American history.
HONORING ALL
This year, for the first time, the event will include the “Cost of Freedom” American Veteran Traveling Tribute (AVTT). This emotional display includes the 80 percent replica of the Vietnam Wall and 72 additional panels that pay tribute to Veterans of all other wars and conflicts. The tribute has been part of more than 300 events across the United States over the last 15 years.
Nathan Winstead, Rotary Club President said, “We are honored to be able to offer this special new addition of the Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall. We greatly appreciate all our donors for allowing us to make the new addition and welcome all visitors to the field. We will never forget the sacrifices our veterans have made to preserve the freedom we have in the United States of America.”
The week’s events will commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11 and the 100th anniversary of the First Cavalry at Fort Hood. The Marine Corps League Detachment 1022 will also hold their Birthday Cake Cutting Ceremony at the field.
EVENTS & DETAILS
- Purchase and dedicate flags, $40. Repost flags from prior years for $20. Re-post flags must be in perfect condition. Click to purchase.
- Watch or help set-up of the field and the Vietnam Wall, Nov. 5
- Field of Honor® November 6-14. San Gabriel Park, free of charge. Bring a camera to their 16-ft observation desk.
- Opening Celebration: Sunday, Nov. 7, 1pm
- Veterans Day ceremony, Thursday, Nov. 11
- Nathan Chapman Honor Walk, Saturday, Nov 6 at the Field of Honor at San Gabriel Park. Click here to register or purchase a flag.
- Williamson County Philharmonic, Sunday, Nov 7 at the Klett Performing Arts Center. Ticketed events can be purchased online beginning September 15.
- Evening BBQ, Saturday, November 13 in the tent with music, dancing, a bucket raffle, and more.
Don’t miss their Quilt of Valor ceremonies, photography contest, and many amazing displays in the tent throughout the week.