Photos: Field of Honor set for Veterans Day

  • Morgan and Stephen Coop and their son Spencer, who will be one-year-old on December 1st, enjoy a relaxing evening under American flags at the Georgetown Field of Honor on Friday, November 8, 2024. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Georgetown, the Field of Honor includes 2,000 American flags covering ten acres in San Gabriel Park. With events throughout the week, the flags will fly here until November 17th. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    Morgan and Stephen Coop and their son Spencer, who will be one-year-old on December 1st, enjoy a relaxing evening under American flags at the Georgetown Field of Honor on Friday, November 8, 2024. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Georgetown, the Field of Honor includes 2,000 American flags covering ten acres in San Gabriel Park. With events throughout the week, the flags will fly here until November 17th. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • David Valdez and his wife Sarah spend time at the Georgetown Field of Honor on Friday, November 8, 2024. Valdez, a Sun City resident, was the personal photographer for President George Herbert Walker Bush. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Georgetown, the Field of Honor includes 2,000 American flags covering ten acres in San Gabriel Park. With events throughout the week, the flags will fly here until November 17th. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    David Valdez and his wife Sarah spend time at the Georgetown Field of Honor on Friday, November 8, 2024. Valdez, a Sun City resident, was the personal photographer for President George Herbert Walker Bush. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Georgetown, the Field of Honor includes 2,000 American flags covering ten acres in San Gabriel Park. With events throughout the week, the flags will fly here until November 17th. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • Mary Page prepares to post a flag honoring her late husband John Page, an Army veteran, on Saturday, November 9, 2024, the official opening day of the Field of Honor. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Georgetown, the Field of Honor includes 2,000 American flags covering ten acres in San Gabriel Park. With events throughout the week, the flags will fly here until November 17th. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    Mary Page prepares to post a flag honoring her late husband John Page, an Army veteran, on Saturday, November 9, 2024, the official opening day of the Field of Honor. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Georgetown, the Field of Honor includes 2,000 American flags covering ten acres in San Gabriel Park. With events throughout the week, the flags will fly here until November 17th. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • Flags billow in the wind at the Georgetown Field of Honor on Friday, November 8, 2024. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Georgetown, the Field of Honor includes 2,000 American flags covering ten acres in San Gabriel Park. With events throughout the week, the flags will fly here until November 17th. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    Flags billow in the wind at the Georgetown Field of Honor on Friday, November 8, 2024. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Georgetown, the Field of Honor includes 2,000 American flags covering ten acres in San Gabriel Park. With events throughout the week, the flags will fly here until November 17th. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • The Georgetown Field of Honor is pictured on Friday, November 8, 2024. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Georgetown, the Field of Honor includes 2,000 American flags covering ten acres in San Gabriel Park. With events throughout the week, the flags will fly here until November 17th. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    The Georgetown Field of Honor is pictured on Friday, November 8, 2024. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Georgetown, the Field of Honor includes 2,000 American flags covering ten acres in San Gabriel Park. With events throughout the week, the flags will fly here until November 17th. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • Elizabeth Fisher, 17, relaxes in the volunteer tent while waiting for her ride home at the Georgetown Field of Honor on Friday, November 8, 2024. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Georgetown, the Field of Honor includes 2,000 American flags covering ten acres in San Gabriel Park. With events throughout the week, the flags will fly here until November 17th. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    Elizabeth Fisher, 17, relaxes in the volunteer tent while waiting for her ride home at the Georgetown Field of Honor on Friday, November 8, 2024. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Georgetown, the Field of Honor includes 2,000 American flags covering ten acres in San Gabriel Park. With events throughout the week, the flags will fly here until November 17th. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • A Peace Walk coordinated by the Rotary Club of Georgetown Racial Unity and Peace Committee was held around the perimeter of the flags on Saturday, November 9, 2024, the official opening day of the Field of Honor. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Georgetown, the Field of Honor includes 2,000 American flags covering ten acres in San Gabriel Park. With events throughout the week, the flags will fly here until November 17th. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    A Peace Walk coordinated by the Rotary Club of Georgetown Racial Unity and Peace Committee was held around the perimeter of the flags on Saturday, November 9, 2024, the official opening day of the Field of Honor. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Georgetown, the Field of Honor includes 2,000 American flags covering ten acres in San Gabriel Park. With events throughout the week, the flags will fly here until November 17th. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • 3-year-old Claude Knapp holds the hand of his great-grandfather Dennis Brown as they visit the Field of Honor on Saturday, November 9, 2024, its official opening day. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Georgetown, the Field of Honor includes 2,000 American flags covering ten acres in San Gabriel Park. With events throughout the week, the flags will fly here until November 17th. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    3-year-old Claude Knapp holds the hand of his great-grandfather Dennis Brown as they visit the Field of Honor on Saturday, November 9, 2024, its official opening day. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Georgetown, the Field of Honor includes 2,000 American flags covering ten acres in San Gabriel Park. With events throughout the week, the flags will fly here until November 17th. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • Jim Watters, a Vietnam-era Air Force veteran, is joined by his wife Dianne as they post a flag honoring Jim's father, Jim Watters Sr., a World War II Navy veteran, on Saturday, November 9, 2024, the official opening day of the Field of Honor. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Georgetown, the Field of Honor includes 2,000 American flags covering ten acres in San Gabriel Park. With events throughout the week, the flags will fly here until November 17th. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    Jim Watters, a Vietnam-era Air Force veteran, is joined by his wife Dianne as they post a flag honoring Jim's father, Jim Watters Sr., a World War II Navy veteran, on Saturday, November 9, 2024, the official opening day of the Field of Honor. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Georgetown, the Field of Honor includes 2,000 American flags covering ten acres in San Gabriel Park. With events throughout the week, the flags will fly here until November 17th. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • Bonita Brant posts a flag honoring several family members who have served in the military on Saturday, November 9, 2024, the official opening day of the Field of Honor. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Georgetown, the Field of Honor includes 2,000 American flags covering ten acres in San Gabriel Park. With events throughout the week, the flags will fly here until November 17th. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    Bonita Brant posts a flag honoring several family members who have served in the military on Saturday, November 9, 2024, the official opening day of the Field of Honor. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Georgetown, the Field of Honor includes 2,000 American flags covering ten acres in San Gabriel Park. With events throughout the week, the flags will fly here until November 17th. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • Field of Honor volunteer Tina McGuire, left, snaps a photo of Air Force veteran John Best and his two-and-a-half year-old grandson Lupe Durran-Best after John posted a flag honoring his father, veteran William Best, on Saturday, November 9, 2024, the official opening day of the Field of Honor. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Georgetown, the Field of Honor includes 2,000 American flags covering ten acres in San Gabriel Park. With events throughout the week, the flags will fly here until November 17th. P
    Field of Honor volunteer Tina McGuire, left, snaps a photo of Air Force veteran John Best and his two-and-a-half year-old grandson Lupe Durran-Best after John posted a flag honoring his father, veteran William Best, on Saturday, November 9, 2024, the official opening day of the Field of Honor. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Georgetown, the Field of Honor includes 2,000 American flags covering ten acres in San Gabriel Park. With events throughout the week, the flags will fly here until November 17th. P
  • Two-and-a-half year-old Lupe Durran-Best joined his grandfather, Air Force veteran John Best as they posted a flag honoring John's late father, veteran William Best, on Saturday, November 9, 2024, the official opening day of the Field of Honor. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Georgetown, the Field of Honor includes 2,000 American flags covering ten acres in San Gabriel Park. With events throughout the week, the flags will fly here until November 17th. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    Two-and-a-half year-old Lupe Durran-Best joined his grandfather, Air Force veteran John Best as they posted a flag honoring John's late father, veteran William Best, on Saturday, November 9, 2024, the official opening day of the Field of Honor. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Georgetown, the Field of Honor includes 2,000 American flags covering ten acres in San Gabriel Park. With events throughout the week, the flags will fly here until November 17th. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • One of 5,394 photos on display, coordinated by "Remembering Our Fallen" was Yari Mokri of Pflugerville, who was killed at age 26 in a 2006 IED attack in Iraq, is seen on Saturday, November 9, 2024, the official opening day of the Field of Honor. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Georgetown, the Field of Honor includes 2,000 American flags covering ten acres in San Gabriel Park. With events throughout the week, the flags will fly here until November 17th. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    One of 5,394 photos on display, coordinated by "Remembering Our Fallen" was Yari Mokri of Pflugerville, who was killed at age 26 in a 2006 IED attack in Iraq, is seen on Saturday, November 9, 2024, the official opening day of the Field of Honor. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Georgetown, the Field of Honor includes 2,000 American flags covering ten acres in San Gabriel Park. With events throughout the week, the flags will fly here until November 17th. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • Marine Corps League Commandant Gus Kawell uses a ceremonial sword to cut a cake commemorating the 249th birthday of the Marine Corps ( November 10th) on Saturday, November 9, 2024, the official opening day of the Field of Honor. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Georgetown, the Field of Honor includes 2,000 American flags covering ten acres in San Gabriel Park. With events throughout the week, the flags will fly here until November 17th. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    Marine Corps League Commandant Gus Kawell uses a ceremonial sword to cut a cake commemorating the 249th birthday of the Marine Corps ( November 10th) on Saturday, November 9, 2024, the official opening day of the Field of Honor. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Georgetown, the Field of Honor includes 2,000 American flags covering ten acres in San Gabriel Park. With events throughout the week, the flags will fly here until November 17th. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • 94-year-old Bill Harrah, a Marine Corps veteran, was on hand for a Marine Corps League observance of the Marine Corps' 249th birthday (on November 10th) on Saturday, November 9, 2024, the official opening day of the Field of Honor. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Georgetown, the Field of Honor includes 2,000 American flags covering ten acres in San Gabriel Park. With events throughout the week, the flags will fly here until November 17th. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    94-year-old Bill Harrah, a Marine Corps veteran, was on hand for a Marine Corps League observance of the Marine Corps' 249th birthday (on November 10th) on Saturday, November 9, 2024, the official opening day of the Field of Honor. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Georgetown, the Field of Honor includes 2,000 American flags covering ten acres in San Gabriel Park. With events throughout the week, the flags will fly here until November 17th. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • Bonita Brant posted a flag honoring several family members who served in the military on Saturday, November 9, 2024, the official opening day of the Field of Honor. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Georgetown, the Field of Honor includes 2,000 American flags covering ten acres in San Gabriel Park. With events throughout the week, the flags will fly here until November 17th. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    Bonita Brant posted a flag honoring several family members who served in the military on Saturday, November 9, 2024, the official opening day of the Field of Honor. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Georgetown, the Field of Honor includes 2,000 American flags covering ten acres in San Gabriel Park. With events throughout the week, the flags will fly here until November 17th. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • A sign with a quote by Civil Rights activist Rosa Parks was adjacent to the field of flags on Saturday, November 9, 2024, the official opening day of the Field of Honor. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Georgetown, the Field of Honor includes 2,000 American flags covering ten acres in San Gabriel Park. With events throughout the week, the flags will fly here until November 17th. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    A sign with a quote by Civil Rights activist Rosa Parks was adjacent to the field of flags on Saturday, November 9, 2024, the official opening day of the Field of Honor. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Georgetown, the Field of Honor includes 2,000 American flags covering ten acres in San Gabriel Park. With events throughout the week, the flags will fly here until November 17th. Photo by Andy Sharp.

    The Rotary Club of Georgetown Foundation will be hosting the eighth annual Field of Honor at San Gabriel Park from November 9-17 in honor of Veteran’s Day on November 11. 

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