Members of the Alvirne High School Air Force JROTC and American Legion Post 48 made quick work of placing more than 200 American flags at Liberty Park on Saturday morning, May 16.
Each year, members of Post 48 organize the “Field of Flags,” where American flags sponsored in honor of veterans and first responders are displayed throughout the park. The number of flags continues to grow each year.
This year, in collaboration with the Hudson Historical Society, a special arrangement of 13 additional flags was added to commemorate Hudson’s more than 150 veterans of America’s Revolutionary War. The flags are arranged by military attachment and engagement and include the names of town residents who served, with one flag dedicated to the unknown soldiers.The 13-star Colonial “Betsy Ross” flags will distinguish this display, which will remain in place through July 4.
Visitors are welcome and encouraged to walk among the Field of Flags and reflect upon all who have served in this stirring display at Liberty Park, located at 12-16 Library Street, from May 25 through July 4.