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Hometown Heroes Orwigsburg Banner Program

A Community Tribute

Honoring Our Local Heroes in Orwigsburg

Sponsor a custom banner honoring a past or present member of the U.S. Armed Forces from our community. Each banner is proudly displayed on lamp posts throughout Orwigsburg from Memorial Day through Veterans Day.

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Banner Size
24" × 48"
Material
Double-Sided
Displayed
May – Nov
Sponsorship
$120 / $185

"Honoring those who served — past and present."

Proudly organized by community volunteers in the Borough of Orwigsburg, PA.

About the Program

A heartfelt tribute, displayed on every lamp post in town.

The Hometown Heroes Banner Program gives families, friends, and neighbors a way to publicly honor local service members. Each banner features the hero's photo, name, branch of service, and years served — a lasting tribute hung along the streets of Orwigsburg for the entire community to see.

Eligibility

Past or present members of any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces with a connection to Orwigsburg or surrounding community.

Banner Specs

24" × 48" double-sided heavy-duty vinyl. Includes photo, name, rank/branch, years of service.

Display Season

Banners are installed before Memorial Day and remain up through Veterans Day each year.

Kept Forever

After the season, the banner is returned to the sponsor as a keepsake.

Example Hometown Heroes banner showing a service member in uniform

OUR HEROES

Orwigsburg

Hero Photo

SGT John A. Smith

U.S. Army · 1968–1972

Example layout — your banner will feature your hero.

How It Works

Four simple steps to honor your hero.

  1. 01

    Complete Application

    Fill out the online form with sponsor and hero details — name, branch, service dates, and a short bio.

  2. 02

    Upload a Photo

    Submit a clear photo of your hero — ideally in uniform. We'll review for print quality.

  3. 03

    Secure Payment

    Complete the sponsorship — $120 to renew an existing banner or $185 for a new banner (includes hanging hardware).

  4. 04

    Banner Displayed

    Your banner is printed, installed on a lamp post in Orwigsburg, and returned to you after the season.

Start Your Application

FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

Who is eligible to be honored? +

Any past or present member of the U.S. Armed Forces — Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard, or Reserves / National Guard — with a connection to Orwigsburg.

How much does it cost? +

Two tiers: $120 to renew an existing banner (we already have the photo on file) or $185 for a brand-new banner, which includes hanging hardware.

When are banners displayed? +

Banners are installed before Memorial Day and remain up through Veterans Day each year.

What kind of photo should I submit? +

High-resolution photos work best — ideally in uniform. JPEG or PNG, at least 3,000 × 3,000 pixels. Vintage photos are welcome; we'll do our best to clean them up.

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Ready to honor a hero in your life?

The application deadline is July 15, 2026.

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Contact

Have a question? We're here to help.

Reach out to the volunteer committee with any questions about eligibility, photos, or the application process.

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