Hometown Heroes banner program honors Parma veterans

9/14/2018
Parma – The city of Parma and American Legion Post 572 are promoting a new Hometown Heroes street banner program. The 2-by-4 foot patriotic banners will line the road that leads to Veterans Memorial Park at 6328 State Road.

The banners will be on display for one year, starting the first week of November and prior to Veterans Day, Nov. 11. The display will also mark the American Legion’s national centennial celebration, which is running from August 2018 through Veterans Day 2019.

“The banners are a small way we can acknowledge the sacrifice many of our neighbors have made serving our community,” said Joe Ruland, American Legion First Vice Commander of District 13. “Our local veterans and active-duty service members are heroes, and the program allows Parma to proudly honor them throughout the year.”

Each banner will display a veteran’s photo, name, service branch and military service information. The banners will be given to the families after the display period ends.

“Thanks to our partnership with the city and support of Parma Mayor Tim DeGeeter, we can offer a banner to a resident for $99 or to an American Legion member for $75,” Ruland explained. “We are also accepting donations from residents and businesses to help cover costs.”

Space is limited. So far, 20 banners have been sold. For more information, contact Joe Ruland at 440-281-4955 or jruland100@gmail.com.