Starting this September, hundreds of American flags will once again rise in solemn tribute on the parade grounds of the Airborne & Special Operations Museum, part of Fayetteville’s annual Field of Honor display. Stretching from Sept. 11 to Nov. 11, the visual memorial offers a space for reflection, remembrance, and community unity.
This living exhibit, organized through the Airborne & Special Operations Museum Foundation in partnership with Cool Spring Downtown District, allows individuals to sponsor flags in honor of military members, first responders, and loved ones past and present. Every flag includes a customized dedication tag—some noting names, others carrying brief but meaningful messages.
Renee Lane, the foundation’s executive director, believes the timing of the display is as significant as its purpose.
“We’ve built the display to begin on 9/11 and conclude on Veterans Day. Those two dates mark moments that changed lives and shaped the spirit of our country,” she said…