Above / During March and April, plans for a personalized banner program, “Naperville Salutes,” were presented to various organizations by Dick Dublinski, Director of Naperville Public Works. Many of the banners in the city’s beautification program now are displayed to commemorate the service of Naperville’s military heroes, past and present. The program is expected to be ongoing. Banners will be created internally by Department of Public Works. (PN Photos)
The past couple week’s we’ve noticed the new “Naperville Salutes” banners are going up, up, up along Jefferson Avenue and Mill Street, and others are hanging near the Jaycees Playground and the Riverwalk Grand Pavilion. Plan a walk. Look up to see 150 two-sided banners prominently displayed throughout the downtown area.
Just in time for Memorial Day on May 30, Naperville Salutes recognizes and pays tribute to Naperville’s military heroes for their sacrifice and service through this new street banner program. This joint effort between the City of Naperville, VFW, Naperville Public Arts Task Force, Naperville Park District, Naperville Heritage Society, Freedom Heroes of Naperville and Naperville Responds for Veterans serves as a living tribute for the Naperville community to honor past and present members of the Armed Forces and their family members.
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