The City of Mentor is once again rolling out its Hometown Heroes Banner Program for 2025, offering a visual salute to the local servicemen and servicewomen who have donned the uniform of the United States Armed Forces. This community initiative, which celebrates those who have served in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard, will adorn the light posts of its streets with commemorative banners.
From Memorial Day through Veterans Day, Civic Center Boulevard and Munson Road, between Center Street and Market Street, will be lined with these 24-inch by 48-inch banners. Designed to be double-sided, they provide a platform for families and organizations to honor their heroes. For $100 each, these banners aren't merely about recognition; they require a sponsor to cover production costs, with available slots on who comes first. According to the City of Mentor website, "Banners will be displayed for one season between Memorial Day through Veterans Day 2025."
However, while the city orchestrates this gesture of remembrance, it divests itself of liability for any banners unfortunate enough to confront age, vandalism, or the whims of nature that end up stolen, damaged, or destroyed. Ensure your high-resolution digital images are prepped for the application, sizing in at least 2,500 x 2,500 pixels. For those without the tech, the city invites a direct email or call to arrange photo scanning – a quaint touch for preserving legacy in a modern world.
Act swiftly, though the deadline for inclusion is April 15, 2025, or until each position offered has successfully found a taker, indicating that "Requests will be honored on a first-come / first-served basis." According to the City of Mentor, come November 15, once the banners have served their purpose, they will be available for pick-up, becoming another piece of personal history for those who choose to preserve it. For any lingering questions or eager voices ready to participate, the Public Information Office is but an email or call away.
