Upper Merion Township Hometown Heroes Banner Program proudly recognizes veteran service members who have been honorably discharged, both living and deceased. Each banner honors a specific Upper Merion service member whether a current or past resident of the Township.
The banner features the service member’s name, rank, and title, branch of armed service, era of service (WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Global War on Terror, etc.), service dates, prestigious medals, photo, and a “sponsored by” section to include the sponsor name. The banner will measure 24” x 48”, printed on both sides on heavy-duty vinyl.
Banners are displayed on Township-owned lamp poles at the following Township properties: The Township Building (no longer available), The Community Center/Township Pool Complex (no longer available), Heuser Park Sports Complex, Walker Field as well as at Upper Merion Area School District-approved locations: Upper Merion Middle School and Gulph Elementary School; Mission BBQ also has Township Hometown Hero Banner displays. Sponsors select their preferred available display location. Per the Township, individual banner display locations are permanent.
Banners will be displayed for at least a two to three-year period. Note: most of the current banner displays have kept their integrity for going on three years. The Sponsor and Township will assess the banners’ condition and determine when they should be replaced once they are weathered, fading, cracked, or torn.
CURRENT SPONSOR REPRINT ORDERS: A sponsor may order a reprint by completing the current application by writing “REPRINT”, your Hero’s name, filling out the sponsor section, and enclosing a check for $100.00 for a reprinted banner. The orders for reprints will be part of the single order, shipment, and installation schedule for the Township in time for the May 2025 installation of banners in advance of the Memorial Day Holiday.
Applications for 2025 are available now and submissions will be accepted from November 7, 2024 through March 28, 2025. The Hometown Banners will be installed before Memorial Day (Monday, May 26th).
*The Township is not responsible for replacing banners that are stolen, damaged, or destroyed due to vandalism or any acts of nature including high winds. Any loss or damage to an installed banner will be handled at the discretion of the Township.
Family members wishing to honor a loved one for their military service can obtain an application HERE. Printed applications are available at the Upper Merion Township Building’s Cashier Window at 175 West Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA. The Administration Office is on the Upper Level of the Township Building and is open Monday through Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM.
To complete the application process, sponsors must submit the following:
Completed applications may be submitted in three ways:
A photograph of the veteran in uniform, preferably a service portrait should accompany the application, either digitally or in print. (5”x7” or larger, if possible).
Printed photos will be scanned at the Township Admin Office and returned immediately to the sponsor.
If no photo is available, a standard military branch silhouette will be used for the banner.
A cost of $100 per banner is assessed and a check or money order for the full amount (payable to Upper Merion Township) must accompany the application at time of submission.
For more information about the Upper Merion Township Hometown Heroes program, sponsors are asked to contact the Administration Office at 610-265-1071 x1229 or email Gerri at gvattimo@umtownship.org.
See the Hometown Heroes Banner Program Flyer.