Harrison High School Field of Honor Benefits Wounded Warrior Project

The Harrison High School Marching Band opened the 2nd Annual Field of Honor among local dignitaries and distinguished members of the Harrison’s Veteran of Foreign Wars chapter.  The Field of Honor is a display of American flags representing donations made by parents, family and community members in honor of a veteran.

Coordinated by HHS Band Co-Director Charles Briem and HHS senior Ray Corona, all donations received from this year’s Field of Honor will go directly to the Wounded Warrior Project.  The Wounded Warrior Project was established to raise awareness for Veterans returning home from service and to enlist the public’s assistance to ensure Veterans are receiving aid for injuries sustained in the line of battle.

Senior Ray Corona was able to talk directly with World War II veterans during the Marching Band’s journey to Pearl Harbor earlier this year. He spoke passionately about his personal connection to these American heroes at the opening ceremony.

“At last year’s inaugural event, we did more than sell flags – we started a tradition,” said Corona. “We were able to tell the stories of veterans within and beyond our community and these flags stood strong on the front lawn of our high school.”

Other speakers at this year’s event included Harrison Central School District Superintendent Louis Wool, Harrison Mayor Ron Belmont, Deputy County Executive Kevin J. Plunkett and the district representative Bill Colona from Congresswoman Nita Lowey’s office.

Suggested donations for the America Flags are $40 and can be purchased by visiting the Harrison Central School District website.  The Flags will be showcased on the front lawn of Harrison High School until June 4, 2013.