OUR FRIENDS
WE THRIVE WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM OUR FRIENDS!
We’d like to take a moment to say thanks to some of our friends…more coming soon!
FRIENDS OF THE FLAG
Along the way, there's always friends that go above and beyond...
UNIFUSE
Donated a beautiful custom crafted Flag Carrying Case in May 2011. Location: 2092 NY-9G, Staatsburg, NY, 12580 - Phone: (845) 889-4000
www.unifuse.com
VALLEY FORGE FLAGS
Donated The Ground Zero Flag and provided Ground Zero Volunteers Flag. Location: 875 Berkshire Blvd, Wyomissing, PA, 19610 - Phone: (610) 376-2400
www.valleyforgeflag.com/
ACE BANNERS
Ace Banner is a manufacturer of custom banners, flags and displays -- located in Manhattan, New York. A very good Friend of The Flag that's helped us create various banners for Veterans Day in New York City.
acebanner.com/
FDNY
The Fire Department of New York City was established July 31, 1865 and has been fighting fires in New York ever since. Every year they assist us in the September Tribute.
NYPD
New York City Police Department established sometime in 1845. Every year they assist us in the September Tribute.
Series."
The General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen of The City Of New York
Hosted numerous Veteran Art Shows also featuring our Flag - "Established in 1820 as the Apprentices’ Library, by the 19th century the Library had become the largest free circulating library in New York City. The Library space is host to our 176 year old lecture series, which includes the Labor, Literature and Landmarks, and Artisan Lecture
Series."
http://generalsociety.org/
German Bicyclists
A large group of bicyclists who were visiting from, you guessed it, Germany - who were kind enough to randomly help us carry our Flag following one of our events.
UPCOMING EVENTS 2020
SEPTEMBER TRIBUTE
The Flag is displaying in early September to late September to honor those who were lost 9/11/01.
DATES:
FLAG RAISING: 9/1. Time: approx 5:00pm
9/11/ Private Gathering for volunteers, first responders and family members.
FLAG LOWERING CEREMONY: 9/17. Time: approx 6:00pm
NEW YORK CITY VETERANS DAY PARADE
Also known as America's Parade, Veterans Day always falls on November 11 of every year. Our team has been honored to participate numerous years. We Hope to see you this 11/11
If any other events are planned we'll post them here. Check back soon for updates.
DO YOU NEED A SHIRT FOR A TRIBUTE?
PAST EVENTS HISTORY 2001 - 2019
2002: SEPTEMBER TRIBUTE
2003: SEPTEMBER TRIBUTE
2004: SEPTEMBER TRIBUTE
2005: SEPTEMBER TRIBUTE
2006: SEPTEMBER TRIBUTE
2007: SEPTEMBER TRIBUTE, NYC VETERANS DAY PARADE
2008: SEPTEMBER TRIBUTE, NYC VETERANS DAY PARADE, USS INTREPID RETURNS
2009: SEPTEMBER TRIBUTE, NYC VETERANS DAY PARADE, SALUTE TO AMERICA
2010: BRENDAN MARROCCO FUNDRAISER, SEPTEMBER TRIBUTE, NYC VETERANS DAY PARADE, BAND OF PRIDE/STAND UP AMERICA VETERANS TRIBUTE, SALUTE TO AMERICA, SALUTE TO AMERICA
2011: USS NY ARRIVES FOR 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11 - CREW, FDNY, NYPD, & PAPD PARTICIPATE IN FLAG FOLDING CEREMONY, SEPTEMBER TRIBUTE, NYC VETERANS DAY PARADE, HORSE SOLDIER DEDICATION
2012: SEPTEMBER TRIBUTE, NYC VETERANS DAY PARADE, BRONX VETERANS DAY PARADE, VETERANS TRIBUTE @ FDNY'S "THE ROCK"
2013: SEPTEMBER TRIBUTE, NYC VETERANS DAY PARADE, BRONX VETERANS DAY PARADE, VETERANS ART SHOW
2014: SEPTEMBER TRIBUTE, NYC VETERANS DAY PARADE, BRONX VETERANS DAY PARADE
2015: SEPTEMBER TRIBUTE, NYC VETERANS DAY PARADE
2016: SEPTEMBER TRIBUTE, NYC VETERANS DAY PARADE
2017: SEPTEMBER TRIBUTE, NYC VETERANS DAY PARADE
2018: SEPTEMBER TRIBUTE, NYC VETERANS DAY PARADE
2019: SEPTEMBER TRIBUTE, NYC VETERANS DAY PARADE