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FIELD OF HONOR | September 7-19, 2025
Location: Automated Conveyor Systems (ACS)
6 Millrace Drive Lynchburg, VA
Honoring our Heroes for the eighth year in a row! The Rotary Club of Forest proudly presents an inspirational formation of over 1,000 American flags on the grassy fields of Automated Conveyor Systems. This solemn formation pays tribute to our Veterans, Active Duty Military, First Responders, Firefighters, Police Officers, EMTs, Health Care Workers, and those who have made the Ultimate Sacrifice to defend our freedoms.
The Field of Honor display is FREE and open to the public. Taps sounded daily at 7 PM.
WAYS TO SUPPORT OUR ANNUAL FUNDRAISER
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Sponsor The Field
Funds raised are distributed directly back into our community through grants issued by the Rotary Club of Forest Foundation. To date, over $100k has been granted to local organizations as a result of the generous support of Field of Honor.
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Honor a Hero
Our inspirational formation of the Stars and Stripes will display one thousand US flags posted in a solemn formation as a tribute to our past and present American heroes.
Honor the First Responders, EMTs, Healthcare Workers, Fire Fighters, Police, Active Duty Military, Veterans and those who have made the Ultimate Sacrifice to defend our freedoms while giving back to your community.
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Attend The Patriots BBQ
Sunday, September 7, 2024, from 5pm - 7pm (Event is rain or shine) All proceeds will go to benefit the Forest Fire Department.
$25 each. Ticket provides pulled pork barbeque dinner catered by Rays BBQ.
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Rotary 50/50 Plus Raffle
50/50 Raffle plus many other prizes! 6% chance of winning! $10.00/1 ticket or $20.00/3 tickets. We will be drawing 18 tickets from the pot. - 1 first for cash and then 17 for certificates from generous local businesses.
Our signature fundraiser is the Field of Honor, dedicated to honoring First Responders, Fire, Police, Active Duty Military, Veterans, and Health Care Professionals.
Funds raised are distributed directly back into our community through our Foundation. This year’s event will be held in September.
Rotary International is a global network of of 1.4 million neighbors, friends, and leaders who volunteer their skills and resources to solve issues and address community needs.
Solving some of the world’s most complex and pressing problems takes real commitment and vision. Rotary members believe that we share a responsibility to take action to improve our communities. Join us, so that we can make an even bigger impact – together. The Rotary Club of Forest works together with 46,000+ clubs worldwide to: promote peace, fight disease, provide clean water, sanitation, and hygiene, save mothers and children, support education, grow local economies and protect the environment.
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Who We Are
We are an active club serving the Greater Lynchburg and Forest communities. Our club members have implemented and participated in projects that support not only the needs of local organizations but international ones as well.
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What We Do
The Rotary Club of Forest completes service projects regularly in Central Virginia and around the world. It is most well known locally for Forest Rotary Park, the all-inclusive playground located behind the Forest branch of the Bedford County Public Library on Rt 221.
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Where We Meet
The Rotary Club of Forest meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays from 11:45 AM to 1 PM at Graziano’s in Forest VA. Join us twice a month to grab lunch, build community and hear from community leaders & organizations in our region.