"In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends."
- Martin Luther King
A SALUTE OUR FALLEN HEROES
TRIBUTE CEREMONIES & HEROES MEMORIAL GARDEN
Memorial Day's origin lies in Decoration Day, an annual observance that begun just after the Civil War. Its name was literal, referring to the decorations of flowers left on soldiers' graves that day to commemorate their service & honor their lives. For those who have lost a loved one in the military, it is a day to reflect & remember, a day when grief & love for our country go hand in hand, a day when we pause to appreciate their sacrifice & honor the lives we will never forget.
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Each flag placed in our Heroes Memorial Garden represents the sacrifice made by a brave individual who gave their lives in their act of service. During the 21-Mile Salute Tribute Weekend, this majestic garden of flags flown proudly along N. Main Ave. (HWY. 71) in front of the Arkansas Air & Military Museum, create a powerful & breathtaking tribute to these fallen heroes.
TRIBUTE CEREMONIES
Opening Ceremony Greenway
- Moment of Silence
- Flag presentation
- National Anthem
- Prayer
- Volleys
- Step Off at 7 am
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Opening Ceremony Highway
- Moment of Silence
- Flag presentation
- National Anthem
- Prayer
- Kickstands up 10 am
All participants will be given the opportunity to honor a Fallen Hero with a memorial flag.
Heroes Memorial Garden will be located along
HWY 71 by the Arkansas Air and Military Museum
4290 S School Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72701
LOCAL PLACES OF TRIBUTE
Though we will be thrilled for you to participate in all of the activities planned for the 21-Mile Salute Tribute Weekend, we also want to encourage you to visit some of the local places of tribute for a more private experience.
Fayetteville National Cemetary
Prairie Grove Battlefield
Pea Ridge
National Military Park