The Isle of Palms Exchange Club’s Americanism Program of Service Committee invites everyone from Mount Pleasant, Charleston and the islands to come and view the “Flags for Heroes” display at the Isle of Palms Exchange Club (201 Palm Blvd., Isle of Palms) “flying high” and become a sponsor of a flag(s) to honor your hero or heroes. The club has been erecting the flags since Memorial Day 2023. As this is a fundraiser, they also hope that you will visit iopflagsforheroes.com/sponsor-a-flag-1 and sponsor a flag in honor of your hero, and if you are a business, honor several heroes.
Those who have seen this beautiful sight of 80 flags flying understand and appreciate what this inspirational experience feels like. It has become a community favorite for Memorial Day, July Fourth and Veterans Day. Each flag at the IOP Exchange Club has a tag noting your hero’s name, rank and other info, with an added feature for the community, sponsors and donors. There is a laminated sheet that lists the flags (veterans) in alphabetical order located on the seawall walkway and dock walkway. Flags are also flown at the circle at Mount Pleasant Towne Center for Veterans Day.
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation by becoming a sponsor and witnessing this breathtaking display with your family members, taking time to reflect on the service and sacrifice our heroes and their families have given to our country.
Honoring your hero allows the IOP Exchange Club’s Americanism Committee to donate all of the funds raised to veterans’ organizations including the Fisher House, Tri-County Veterans Support Network, Vantage Point Foundation, Project Street Outreach and the VA Hospital, just to name a few.
Come view your flags from May 18-31, June 29-July 11 and Nov. 7-19 at the IOP Exchange Club for an inspiring tribute to your hero and salute to our 250-year-old nation.
By Robbie Berg
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