WELLSVILLE, NY – The annual Field of Flags at Jones Memorial
Hospital is one way to honor and remember deceased veterans. But did you know
it is also a way to take care of living veterans? All funds raised are donated
to LEEK Hunting & Mountain Preserve, an organization dedicated to providing
outdoor hunting, fishing, and recreational experiences for disabled vets.
“This was our fifth year sponsoring the Field of Flags,”
said Sue Kays, one of the organizers of the Field of Flags at Jones. “This
year’s donation was $2,300 - bringing our five year total donation to LEEK to
$9,300. We are so happy that we can support its mission to help our disabled vets
get back to the outdoor activities that they enjoyed before their injury.”
The Field of Flags is sponsored by JMH, the Wellsville
American Legion Post 702 and Auxiliary, the Sons of the American Legion and the
Legion Riders. Every year, the flags are placed in the front lawn at JMH on
Armed Forces Day and remain in place through Memorial Day. The suggested
donation to sponsor a flag is $5. “We would love to have next year be the
biggest field yet,” said Mrs. Kays. “To see hundreds of flags waving in the
breeze is breath-taking and an incredible way to remember the sacrifices our
veterans made for all of us and for this country.”
If you would like to support the 2019 Field of Flags, the
hospital and the Legion will begin accepting donations in late March.
Dedication cards and donations can be turned in at the Wellsville American
Legion, 23 Jefferson Street and at Jones Memorial Hospital’s Business Office.
Checks may be made out to Jones Memorial Hospital.
For more information about the 2019 Field of Flags, contact
Sue Kays at (585) 596-2052 or stop in at the Wellsville Legion.
