DAVENPORT, Iowa — The City of Davenport is launching a new program to honor current and past members of the U.S. armed forces through its new Veterans Tribute Banner Program.
The Veterans Tribute Banner Program gives people a chance to sponsor a banner featuring veterans or active-duty service members, showcasing their name, photo and branch of service. The banners will be placed on 50 riverfront light posts from Veterans Memorial Park to the Centennial Bridge in Davenport.
“The City of Davenport wants to show its appreciation to both service members and their families,” Davenport Mayor Mike Matson said in a press release. “These banners are a tribute to their service and sacrifice.”
Each 18”x 36” banner costs $200, covering design, printing and installation. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Friends of Veterans Memorial Park. The City will start taking applications on Nov. 18, which will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are interested in applying, you can find more information here.
“As a Vietnam Veteran myself, I’m all for every opportunity that recognizes and honors veterans in a personalized way,” Bill Churchill, president of the Friends of Veterans Memorial Park Committee, said in the release. “These banners will enhance and expand the overall experience of those visiting the park."