The deadline to order banners for the 2026 program has passed. We have closed the order form as all available spaces have been filled. Thank you for your interest.
If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Turpen at Bedford City Hall at (812) 279-6555 or email sturpen@bedford.in.gov
Bedford's Hometown Heroes Banner Program recognizes and honors the brave men and women from Lawrence County, Indiana who have served or are currently serving in the United States Armed Forces. Banners will be displayed along John Williams Blvd as a visible tribute to their service and sacrifice.
The Hometown Heroes Banner Program serves as a public tribute to the service and sacrifice of Lawrence County’s military members, ensuring their dedication to our country is honored and visible throughout our community.
The 2026 Program will be displayed May 4th - November 30th
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Active Duty Service Member banners will be on display May 4th - November 30th
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In Memoriam banners will be on display in a rotation. Each banner will be on display for a minimum of 8 weeks.
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Veteran banners will be on display in a rotation. Each banner will be on display for a minimum of 8 weeks.
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Depending on participation levels and available pole space, banners could remain on display longer. This rotating schedule ensures that as many families as possible have the opportunity to recognize their loved ones through this popular community program.
Families who wish to participate in the program are responsible for purchasing a banner at a cost of $100 and providing a photograph for production. Participants must complete the following steps:
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Complete the Online Application Form: Submit the required service member information and photograph using the program’s online form (below). If you do not have internet access to complete the form online, please visit Sarah Turpen, Business & Community Development Director, at City Hall (1102 16th Street) or Mikels Signs during normal business hours (3617 Washington Ave).
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Submit Payment to Mikels Signs: Payment of $100 (per banner), must be made directly to Mikels Signs, the vendor producing the banners. This can be made in person at 3617 Washington Ave Bedford, IN 47421 or call (812) 277-0000
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A banner space will be reserved only after the previous steps listed above have been completed.
The deadline to submit the application, provide a photo and make a payment to order a banner is Friday, April 3, 2026.
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This deadline allows adequate time for banner production, organization of display locations, and installation prior to the May 4 launch of the program.
Our city Street Department will coordinate the installation and removal of banners throughout the display season. Rotations for Veteran and In Memoriam banners will be scheduled based on available space and participation numbers.
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Banners will be stored by the Street Department if families wish to have them displayed again the following year. Families may also request to have the banners available for pick up if they no longer wish to participate after this year.
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Participants are responsible for the condition of their banner throughout the duration of the program. Due to normal weather exposure, banners may fade, tear, or deteriorate over time. If a banner becomes damaged or significantly worn, the cost of replacement will be the responsibility of the participant. The city reserves the right to remove any banner that becomes unsafe, illegible, or excessively deteriorated.
IN MEMORIAM - 2026 Banner Rotation Schedule
In Memoriam banners acknowledge service members who are no longer with us. It does not necessarily mean that they lost their lives in active duty. Each rotation will be displayed for a minimum of 8 weeks.
Displayed by May 4
This specific display acknowledges the Lawrence County Vietnam Veterans who lost their lives in service, during the Vietnam War David
August
Acton Dennis Opal
Bolton Mark Stephen
Bundy Delno Billy
Collingsworth John James
Corwin II Eddie
Craig Dallas Dewey
Cummings Harry Clinton
Dorsett Charles Edward
Duncan Larry Eugene
Dyer David Everett
Easton George Sherman
Goode
Stephen Carl
Harrell Bennie Richard
Lambton Phillip Edmond
Lynch Jerry Dean
Martin Lanny Joseph
Norman Monty Douglas
Prush Robert Lee
Scofield Michael Stephen
Smith John Calvin
Todd Paul Edward
Tolbert Richard Howard
Walker
Displayed by July 13
Robert
Bex Johnny
Brashear Herschel
Bundy Dewey "Dale"
Chenault William Michael
Embree Ronald
Hackler Mel
Hammel William Fred
Harrell Michael
Hayes Kenneth
Hays Jim Inman William F.
Kern Jack Kimmel James R.
Langley Billy Joe
McDonald H. Cecil
Miller Benjamin
Neeley Bill, Frank, Greg, Joe, John
O'Brien Claude Edward
Parsons Jerry
Quackenbush Gail
Reynolds Roy
Riggs Ellis (Red)
Ritter Charles
Richard JT
Srygley James (Dick)
Stigall Ricky Dale
Strunk Roy
VanMeter Homer Everett
Walton Jr. Bill
Wever Raymond
Woodsmall
Displayed by Sept 21
Larry Bailey Russell Bates Bill
Corey Steve
Coulter Winford
Dixon Paul
Dorsett Larry
Eagan Byron
Feather Barney
Gassaway William
Hackney W. Clayton Holmes Buck
Horner Philip
Kern Wayne
Kern Max R.
Lane Robert M.
Lee Ralph
LuAllen Joseph
McGill Ralph
Mikels Jr. Emery
Morgan John G.
Morris Brady
Morrow Frank Owen Wendell
Phillips Charles E.
Robbins Sr. Russell Wallace Shepperd Sr. Paul
Smith Phil Tatom Joyce Teter Chester
Tolliver David
Tow Clayton
Williams
VETERANS - 2026 Banner Rotation Schedule
Veterans banners acknowledge service members from Lawrence County who are no longer enlisted in the U.S. Armed Forces, but had previously served in the military. Each rotation will be displayed for a minimum of 8 weeks.
Displayed by May 4
Larry
Blackburn Ron
Bortner Danny
Briscoe Zechariah
Chaillanx Coleson
Cummings David
Daugherty Tyler
Deckard Marty
Denesha Jonnie
Doane Chris
Edie Corey
Hall W. Clayton
Holmes Michael
Horner Cole
King Megan
Luersen Micheal
McDonald Kim
Morris Deckard Joseph
Pridemore Robert Rhoda Neil
Ritchey Brandon
Snack Dalton Stroud Joshua
Tolliver
Displayed by July 13
John
Adamson Gregory
Allen Gregory
Bault Bryan
Beasley Chris
Bell Brandon
Brummett Alaina
Castellanos Gordon Rocky D.
Cole Bart
Dubois Kody
Dubois Leland
Dykes James
Flynn Patrick
Harlow Glen
Hilderbrand Jeff
Jackson Cathy
Morgan Harlow
Nathan
Porter John T.
Pourner II Cory
Sims Steve Sons Danny
Wagoner Ronald
Wilson Richard Jay
Wood
Displayed by Sept 21
Larry Ashley Matthew
Carlisle Reece
Craig Merle
Crane Cody
Fields Larry
Flynn Ronald
Hackler II Joseph M. (Joey)
Hall Ted
Johnson Hugh
King Debra
Kirkman Jami
Lee Justen
Malott Clarence "Lou"
Mezie James Scott
Sproles Matt
Staggs Hugh Lee
Sullivan Gregory L.
Sullivan Jason
Sweet Justin
Turpin Paul
Vester
ACTIVE DUTY
Active Duty banners acknowledge service members from Lawrence County who are currently enlisted in the U.S. Armed Forces. Our active duty banners will remain on display for the duration of the 2026 Program.
Nick
Arthur Noah
Bailey Abbey
Bridges Kenton Carter Shane
Chandler Trevette & Brianna
Daughrity Kaleb
Figg Zaidin
Flinn Garrett Flinn Ian
Flinn Mason
George Chandler
Hayes Conner
Kirkpatrick Zachary
Maple Henry
Matheny Konner
McFall Isaac Mullis Dylan
Prince Ryan
Reed Evan Ritchey Evan Spoonmore Alex Terry Ky
Turner Chase
Wagner Zakkry
Walls Ethan
Wessell Collin
Whittaker James W.
Zumhingst
Due to a high volume of requests, we have closed the interest survey at this time.
