Ahead of Veterans Day, a charity has installed 600 American flags in north suburban Deerfield.
The local high school wrestling team helped put the flags in precise rows in Jewett Park Monday morning.
Field of Honor Chairman Brian Budny says they grew the display from its inaugural event and called it “breathtaking”.
He says last year the fundraiser brought in almost $13,000 and they split the proceeds between Lake County Honor Flight and Midwest Veterans Closet.
Co-Chair Oliver Cachola says they’re still accepting donations and dedications for the tribute.
Dedications cost at least 35 dollars and can be for veterans from all over the country, active duty members and police or fire.
There is no limit on donations.
Organizers have events planned through the week and will take down the flags on Friday morning, when they will either give them to those who bought dedications or store them to use again next year.
