“Melbourne Salutes Hometown Heroes” is designed to honor City of Melbourne residents, business/property owners, or their immediate family members who are actively serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, are veterans, or were killed in the line of duty.
Between May 1, 2023, and July 4, 2023, the City will display street pole banners along New Haven Avenue in Downtown Melbourne, each featuring a different veteran’s name, photo, branch of service, and years served.
Qualified applicants will be selected for banners on a first come, first served basis.
To qualify for a banner, honorees must meet all of the following requirements:
- United States Armed Forces active duty or honorably discharged service member and military service members who have died in the line of duty. Proof of military service (i.e. copy of military orders or military ID, DD214) will be required.
- Current City of Melbourne resident, or a business/property owner in the City of Melbourne, or an immediate family member of a current City of Melbourne resident or business/property owner.
How to Apply
The City of Melbourne will be accepting applications through January 25, 2023.