My own Field of Honor

I put the new flags up today. They are in honor of my cousin, Pete and in memory of my uncles, Roy and Tom and cousins Mickey and Michael. Between the five they've served in three wars in every branch but the Marines. You'll note that the first flag is a bit faded and ragged. That was for uncle Roy last year, his new flag is the next one in line.

Field of Honor

Today is the last day for 800 flags to fly in the 3rd annual Field of Honor here in Cody. Last year I got one in memory of my uncle Roy. This year I got four more after finding out I have other relatives who served in the military. In memory of uncle Tom (Coast Guard), cousin Mickey (Air Force), cousin Michael (Navy) and in honor of cousin Pete (Army). They will join the one flag already flying from my picket fence. I also got another flag for uncle Roy as the one from last year is a bit worn out. I'll include a photo of all of them when I get them installed at home. In the meantime, here's what our Field of Honor looks like.

Field of Honor

All this week, in the town of Cody, there is an amazing display involving 800 American flags. It's called the Field of Honor and celebrates Flag Day on June 14th. So far this is the only one of its kind in the state and I certainly encourage all to go see it. The Field of Honor obervances began in Sandy City, UT in 2002 on the first anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.

The idea has now been celebrated across the country and includes honor or rememberance for active duty or veteran military personnel, first responders or any other loved ones.