HUNTINGTON —
The Greater Huntington Park & Recreation District will host West Virginia’s only Healing Field, starting Friday at Spring Hill Cemetery.
This display of more than 3,000 American flags honors victims, veterans and lost loved ones everywhere. Last year, the community honored the memory of the Marshall University plane crash victims, victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, veterans who have made the ultimate sacrifice and lost loved ones.
The Healing Field is a community program to raise funds for the construction of a memorial bell tower to be erected at Spring Hill Cemetery, housing a 500-pound etched-bronze bell which will toll for generations to come.
To experience The Healing Field, visit Spring Hill Cemetery between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sept. 7 and 11.
Supporters can visit the information tent on site to purchase flags for dedication and posting in The Healing Field, or to make a donation to the memorial bell tower.
The event continues today at 6 p.m. with the “Marshall March of Remembrance” departing from the Marshall Recreation Center with 75 flags and marching up 20th Street to Spring Hill Cemetery and the Marshall Memorial, to post flags in the Healing Field.
Dr. & Mrs. Ken Ambrose will toll the memorial bell for the first time publicly as the bell is presented to the community Saturday during the Marshall football game.
Sunday has been designated the ”Day of Remembrance — Church Services Day,” with local congregations meeting at the Healing Field for worship services. Monday is “School Field Trip Day,” with all students and school groups welcome.
Sept. 11 will be “Patriot Day,” with closing ceremonies at 6:30 p.m. honoring victims, veterans, police and firefighters, as well as lost loved ones.
Healing Filed flags are $35 each and include display hardware.
Checks can be made payable to: Foundation for the Tri-State Community Inc. For more information, contact the Greater Huntington Park & Recreation District, (304) 696-5954, or visit ghprd.org, or call Spring Hill Cemetery at (304) 696-5516.
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