"Hometown Heroes" campaign to honor active duty military in Victor

Madison Scott, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

In preparation for Memorial Day, the Village of Victor will adorn its light poles with a "Hometown Heroes" Banner Campaign.

According to APD Memorial's website, the American Legion James Cooke Post 931 Victor, NY, has partnered with APD Memorial to establish this campaign in honor of current active-duty military service personnel who have graduated from Victor High School or whose immediate family reside in Victor or Farmington.

The banners will include the name of the active-duty military member, their branch or service, and a photograph. They will be on display for a set period each year the "Hometown Heroes" program is active.

"I think this is really important especially with Memorial Day coming up," American Legion Post 931 Finance Officer Bob Haggett said.

Haggett shared that they've already begun the process of hanging the banners around the village, aiming to have most, if not all, up by the holiday weekend.

APD Memorial's website lists the eligibility requirements as:

  • An individual must be currently serving as an active duty service member in the U.S. armed forces (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force or Coast Guard) or have been deployed on active duty as part of the National Guard or active Reserves within the last 12 months.

  • An individual must be a graduate of Victor High School.

  • Or an immediate family member of the nominee is a resident of Victor or Farmington (i.e., a copy of a utility bill) is required.

According to APD Memorial, applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Once all available openings are filled, a waitlist will be established. Online applications are accepted through their website.

— Madison Scott is a journalist with the Democrat and Chronicle who edited our Weld Street Project and also did reporting for it. She has an interest in how the system helps or doesn't help families with missing loved ones. She can be reached at MDScott@gannett.com.

This article originally appeared on Aberdeen News: "Hometown Heroes" campaign to honor active duty military in Victor

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