Mayor Bert H. Steinmann, Ewing Town Council and the Ewing Patriotic Committee are proud to launch The Hometown Heroes Banner Program. This program is a living tribute meant to honor the brave Ewing men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces today and in the past. This includes current residents and former residents who have served or are currently serving in any branch of the military. Each banner will be in honor of a veteran and include their name, rank, branch of service, and photo. Banners will be displayed along Silvia Street light poles from Memorial Day through Veterans Day to both celebrate and remind the community of their dedication to our country.

To qualify, a Veteran, living or deceased, must have had a connection to Ewing Township at some point in their life. Also, those honored on war memorials within the community and Veterans recommended by Organized Veterans Groups, such as Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Marine Corps League, Vietnam Veterans of America, etc., are may be eligible.

Banner Design

Banners will be 36" (h) x 24" (w), and displayed for the 2025 season. Each banner will include a photo of the soldier in uniform, along with their name, rank, branch, and dates of service. 

Installation Deadlines, Location, and Pricing

• Banners will be displayed on light poles on Silva Street from Memorial Day through Veterans Day.
• Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until the limit for the current cycle is reached. Any submissions beyond that will be included in our next phase of submissions.
• The location of the banners will be randomly selected.
• A fee of $125 is required for each submission. The fee includes the production of the banner, Photoshop photo restoration, installation, and removal.
• The deadline for all submissions is April 15, 2025.

Banners will be removed and returned to the sponsor after take down following the Veterans’ Day ceremonies. 

Funding

The Hometown Heroes Banners are funded through donations and sponsorships.  The $125 cost of each banner includes installation and removal. Sponsorships and donations will be used to assist families who would like to take part in this program but cannot afford to pay the cost of the banner requests.  You can sponsor a specific banner/family or simply donate funds to be used as needs arise. Click the "online application" below to apply or donate; click the "print application" button to print out a hard-copy application.