Operation Orleans Hometown Heroes Project kicks off in Orleans

ORLEANS – “Operation Orleans Hometown Heroes Project,” kicked off Thursday at the Orleans American Legion.  Residents are encouraged to honor their hero, a family member, or a friend who is a Veteran by purchasing one of the new banners. 

Shown (Left to Right) purchasing the first banner is the project co-chair and Orleans Clerk Robert F. Henderson, honoring his own father, a veteran of WW II, Project Legion member and Project Chairlady Benny Brown-Beatty, Legion Commander Ron Taylor and Legion Secretary Tom Roney, Jr.   The project is a joint effort between the Warren Brock American Legion Post #69 and the Town of Orleans.

The Hometown Heroes Banners will be displayed on the period street lamps throughout the town this coming November to honor and celebrate Veterans and their service.   

The banners will be custom-created by HD Graphix. Orders are now being accepted on a first come first served basis.  The cost of each banner will be $100 and includes the photograph.  The deadline to place an order is September 16th.

Those interested in placing an order are urged to do so online, if possible at www.hdgraphixshop.com. Please provide a good quality, high-resolution photograph.  Order forms are also available at the Orleans Town Hall and inside the Orleans Progress Examiner.