City embracing banner program

Hometown Heroes Banner Program honors military

The city of Eastlake wants to honor its military members by participating in the Hometown Heroes Banner Program.

The program is a way to recognize and honor the city’s residents who are currently serving or have served the country in the armed forces and their families.

Any city resident who has served in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard or National Guard is eligible to have an application submitted on their behalf for a banner.

Sponsors will have their choice of a “thank you” banner for current active military and veterans or an “in memory of” banner for deceased veterans.

According to the application form each banner will be individualized for a specific Eastlake service person and will include their name, branch of service, photo and name of sponsor.

The banners will measure 24 inches by 54 inches and will be double sided.

The program is funded through sponsorships and applications which must be received by May 18. They are on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Forms can be picked up and returned in person or by mail to Eastlake City Hall Attn: Hometown Heroes Program, 35150 Eastlake, OH 44095.

The submitted application must include, a completed form, a check in the amount of $130 per banner for sponsorship made payable to City of Eastlake and a high resolution photo that preferably shows the individual in uniform. Digital photos should be a JPEG or PNG file and at 600 DPI.

Digital photos can be emailed to angelaschmidt1048@gmail.com.

All photos will be returned to the sponsor.

The banners will be displayed on Route 91 during the summer and then given to the sponsor at the end of the season.

The City of Eastlake is not responsible for replacing banners that are stolen, damaged or destroyed due to age, vandalism or any acts of nature including high winds.

Additionally, the city must have a minimum of 12 banners sponsored in order to offer this program for 2018.

“Eastlake is its veterans and active service personnel,” Mayor Dennis Morley said. “What a better way to honor them then with this program in addition to the Boulevard of 500 flags.”