NEXT CALL TO ACTION!
Veterans needed to attend the Syracuse City Hall ceremony declaring Syracuse a Purple Heart City and kicking off the Hometown Heroes Banner Project.
When : Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024 at 11:30 am. Meet in front of City Hall at 11:15 am.
What : The ceremony will designate Syracuse as a Purple Heart City and kick off the Syracuse Hometown Heroes Banner project.
Parking in the area has been waived for the event, but there is a pay parking lot across the street, entrance on Montgomery Street.
We can probably carpool if necessary. If you would like to attend but have issues getting there, please reach out to me at wgalvin002@gmail.com.
Commander Robert Haumann has received an invite, on behalf of the Syracuse and Onondaga County American Legion, to attend a Syracuse City event designating Syracuse as a Purple Heart City and kicking off Syracuse’s Hometown Heroes Banner program. Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh has graciously invited all veterans to attend and participate in this event, acknowledging and honoring those who served, especially members of the American Legion. Commander Haumann is asking all veterans and the families of veterans to attend.
Please see the below email from Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh
Good Afternoon,
As Memorial Day approaches, I’m honored to invite you to a ceremony at Syracuse City Hall on Wednesday, May 22 at 11:30 a.m. for two announcements honoring veterans in our community.
First, in association with the New York Military Order of the Purple Heart, I will declare Syracuse to a be Purple Heart City. Second, we will kick off the Syracuse Hometown Heroes banner program in the City of Syracuse, a program that allows families to sponsor banners along designated city streets, honoring active-duty individuals or veterans, living or deceased. We will share more about both programs at the City Hall announcement.
Please rsvp by replying to this email. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact my colleague, Greg Loh, chief policy officer, at gloh@syr.gov or 315-415-6766. Thank you and I hope to see you on May 22nd.
Sincerely,
Ben Walsh
Mayor, City of Syracuse
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