1,000 American flags honor fallen veterans at annual Field of Honor

By Evan Thomason

May 27, 2024 2:48 PM

Published May 24, 2024 4:59 PM

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)—Thousands of veterans who lost their lives are being honored this weekend in Idaho Falls.

The Idaho Falls Exchange Club set up a memorial called the 'Field of Honor' in Freeman Park.

Volunteers posted 1,000 American flags for the annual display. The flags have been set up every Memorial Day weekend since 2012.

The flags will be up through Monday afternoon.

There will be speakers, music and honorable salutes. You can view the schedule below.

To learn how to sponsor a flag for next year's 'Field of Honor,' click HERE.

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