Deadline Approaching for Military Banner and Paver Program

In a tradition of honor and respect for U.S. Military, the City of Moreno Valley operates two programs designed to honor and recognize men and women who have served or are currently serving. The Veteran’s Military Appreciation Banner and Paver Programs provide the opportunity to appreciate our local military heroes publicly. The Veteran’s Military Appreciation Banners display residents’ names, photos, and branches of service, in support of our local military personnel, and to instill a sense of patriotism and pride throughout our community. The banner program is partially sponsored by the Moreno Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Military Affairs Committee. As a result of their contribution, the total cost remaining for a banner to be created and installed on a city streetlight pole is $100. The Veteran’s Military Program Pavers are located around the Veteran’s Memorial found in the roundabout at the Civic Center and are inscribed with the names of military veterans and active-duty service personnel and the branch of service. Pavers are $200. To qualify for banner, honorees must be active-duty military service personnel who are residents of Moreno Valley, who have immediate family residing in Moreno Valley, or who have graduated from a Moreno Valley high school. To qualify for a paver, honorees must be currently serving or have served in the US military or with a US ally. Applications are due by Oct. 16 for a Veteran’s Day installation. Though applications may be submitted any time, the City is currently accepting banner and paver installation orders from the community for installation by the Veterans’ Day Ceremony. Applications are due by October 16 for a Veteran’s Day installation. To recognize someone worthy of this honor, please contact the City’s Parks and Community Department at 951-413-3701 or visit www.moval.org to access more information and the application.