Flags for Heroes
What is Flags for Heroes?
In 2020, the Rotary Club of Burnsville held the first Flags for Heroes. It has become an opportunity for the community to come together and honor the heroes in our life. Over 400 flags are on display in the Burnsville town square the week of Veteran’s Day. Each flag is sponsored by a business or an individual in honor of a hero in their life. Each 3×5 flag bears a commemorative medallion with the name of an honoree, their service information, and the sponsor’s name. The sponsor of that flag chooses who it will honor and may keep or present the medallion to the honoree after the event as a keepsake.
Flags for Heroes is a national program, successfully hosted by various Rotary clubs all over the country. We are thrilled to join them in honoring the heroes from our community and beyond.
Who is a Hero?
This is for you to define because we encounter heroes in many parts of our lives. Heroes can be veterans, public service officials, healthcare workers, educators, community volunteers, neighbors,
Who will benefit from the event?
To date, the event has generated over $70,000 for local non-profit organizations.
In October, we will be announcing the non-profit organizations who will be the 2024 Flags for Heroes recipients.
All of the proceeds stay in our local community!!
