Released by CVB: Wednesday 15 October 2025 0730 hrs.
New Britain and Newington, CT — [Oct 1, 2025] — The Iwo Jima Memorial Historical
Foundation is proud to announce the upcoming Field of Flags tribute at the National Iwo Jima
Memorial in New Britain/Newington, Connecticut. From November 1 through November 15,
2025, more than 1,000 American flags will be displayed across the memorial grounds as a
moving tribute of honor and remembrance.
Each flag, available through a $10 donation, may be dedicated in honor or in memory of a
person, place, or event. Whether recognizing a veteran, an active-duty service member, a loved
one, or a meaningful cause, these flags will stand as symbols of gratitude, reflection, and unity.
“This Field of Flags is not only a visual reminder of sacrifice and service,” said Raymond L.
Carrier, President, Iwo Jima Memorial Historical Foundation, Inc., “but also an opportunity for
our community to come together and pay tribute in a personal and meaningful way.”
Proceeds from the fundraiser will support the upkeep and preservation of the National Iwo Jima
Memorial, ensuring that this hallowed site remains a place of honor for generations to come.
Join us at our Memorial on November 1st at 9am to kick off this amazing tribute. The mayors of
both Newington and New Britain have been invited to open the program. Health Information
will be available for Veterans and the public.
Children are invited to plant a flag in the field and also meet Betsy Ross for a patriotic activity.
The Iwo Jima Memorial historian Jeff DeWitt will be signing his book of the 100 men from CT
who died in the battle, titled Connecticut’s Military Heroes: The Battle of Iwo Jima.
The National Iwo Jima Memorial is located at 1 Iwo Jima Way, New Britain, CT.
How to Participate:
Donors may dedicate a flag online by visiting https://bit.ly/ijmdonate, or mail checks to Iwo Jima
Memorial Historical Foundation, Inc. P.O. Box 310516, Newington, CT 06131.
Questions?
Email: IwoJimaMem.CT@gmail.com or 203-859-4578
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