Today, the Bull Run Rotary Club kicks off its 8th Annual Flags for Heroes ceremony, a moving tribute honoring veterans, active-duty service members, frontline workers, and local first responders. This event, hosted on the lawn of the Manassas Museum at 9101 Prince William Street, begins with an opening ceremony at 5:30 p.m. and will remain on display until November 16.
Throughout the morning, Bull Run Rotary members and volunteers have been busy setting up the flag display and transforming the museum lawn with hundreds of American flags, each dedicated to a hero. Over the past eight years, the Flags for Heroes initiative has raised more than $35,000 through flag sponsorships, with proceeds benefiting the Warrior Retreat at Bull Run. This organization provides a peaceful sanctuary for wounded veterans, helping them reconnect with family and find respite.
For a $50 donation, community members can sponsor a flag in honor or memory of a loved one who has served. The public is encouraged to visit the display to reflect on the sacrifices made by these individuals, each flag symbolizing dedication and bravery.
The Flags for Heroes event is more than just a display—it’s an opportunity for the Manassas community to unite, celebrate its heroes, and support a cause dedicated to those who have given so much.
For more details, visit the event’s Facebook page.
The Bull Run Rotary Club will host its 8th Annual Flags for Heroes event from November 8 to November 16, 2024, at the Manassas Museum lawn at 9101 Prince William Street, Manassas. This event will feature hundreds of American flags displayed in honor of Veterans, Active Duty Service Members, frontline workers, and Local First Responders who have sacrificed significantly to protect and serve their communities and country.
The opening ceremony will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, November 8, 2024, marking the beginning of this week-long tribute. All proceeds raised through hero sponsorships will benefit the Warrior Retreat at Bull Run, a facility dedicated to supporting wounded veterans by providing them a peaceful place to heal and reconnect with their families.
Over the past eight years, Flags for Heroes has raised over $35,000 in honor of those who have selflessly served. Individuals interested in sponsoring a hero can purchase a flag for $50 each. The sponsorship form allows participants to dedicate a flag in memory or honor of their hero, and all proceeds go directly to supporting the Warrior Retreat.
The event committee encourages the public to visit the display during the week and reflect on the sacrifices made by those represented by each flag. Community members are also invited to the opening ceremony to celebrate and honor these brave individuals.
For more information, visit the event’s Facebook page. Additionally, to spread awareness, the event will be listed on the Historic Manassas, Inc. (HMI) website and city event alerts.
