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salute and a shout-out the City of Palmdale for bringing the “Healing and sinations of Dr. Martin Luther King, and Sen. Robert Kennedy, or the
Honor Field” to Pelona Vista Park, running from Nov. 1 through Nov. 11. Civil War a century earlier. Still, most Americans, can agree on a few Subscriber Services
For the past decade-plus, in the week leading up to Veterans Day, Subscriptions to Aerotech News
Palmdale has often hosted the Antelope Valley Mobile Vietnam Veterans things, including support for veterans, our active duty troops, our first and Review are $59 for six
Memorial, most often in the Palmdale Amphitheater at Marie Kerr Park. responders who put their lives on the line, and people putting their own months or $89 for one year. For
But the conditions of COVID-19 have ruled out crowds of the size that health at risk to deliver our healthcare and healing. more information, contact the
rallied to the AV Wall until a safer time. Among the volunteers assisting the project are Paul and Lisa Kinison, subscription department at:
We have more challenges than ever bringing people together, with the publishers of Aerotech News and Review. The city offered me the privi- 220 E. Ave. K-4, #7,
pandemic keeping friends and family at a distance, and with troubles of lege to serve as honorary chair for the committee. My own sense is that Lancaster CA 93535
the moment threatening to divide us.
The Healing and Honor Field is designed to bring people together. the organizations that will benefit from flag sales have done more ground- Story ideas, letters, editorials
With the Palmdale City Council’s backing, City Manager J.J. Murphy work to support veterans in our local communities, and are worthy of the Please address all letters and editorials
organized a project he had seen lift spirits in Pennsylvania. The Healing city’s support, and the citizens of the Antelope Valley. to Stuart A. Ibberson, editor, 220 E.
and Honor Field features 2,020 of our nation’s flags — the Stars and Ave. K-4, # 7, Lancaster CA 93535 or
Stripes — each atop 7 1/2 foot poles in ordered rows, “creating a mas- Editor’s note: Dennis Anderson is a licensed clinical social worker at email editor@aerotechnews.com.
sive vista of red, white and blue that is an experience hard to describe,
and not to be forgotten,” the city says. “Each flag will tell a story and High Desert Medical Group. An Army veteran, he deployed with local
honor those who, by their dedicated service, have become our heroes.” National Guard troops as embedded journalist to cover the Iraq War with Web Site
Murphy is a retired Air Force major who deployed in the Global War California National Guard troops from the Antelope Valley. He works on Access the Aerotech News web
on Terror, and Mayor Steve Hofbauer is a retired firefighter-paramedic, veterans and community mental health initiatives. site at www.aerotechnews.com
both still serving in a different fashion. Submissions for upcoming events, air
“In Pennsylvania, along with the American flags, there were flags for shows and museums
all the allies that joined us after 9/11,” Murphy said. “You saw the flags should be addressed to
of the United Kingdom, France, and all the allies Web Updates, 220 E. Ave. K-4,
that joined with us. Altogether, more than 3,000 # 7, Lancaster CA 93535
flags and it was inspiring.” or email editor@aerotechnews.com.
And we could use some inspiration right now. For questions concerning the web site,
Pelona Vista Park is at 37800 Tierra Subida Av- contact the webmaster at
enue in Palmdale, and is visible from the Antelope webmaster@aerotechnews.com.
Valley Freeway, driving south between Palmdale
Boulevard and Avenue S. The 11-day run of the
Field of Honor will be visible from the highway, Where you can get
more than 2,000 American flags. Aerotech News and Review
The flags will have on-site security, and be open For information on
daily for visits from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. under safety Aerotech distribution, call
guidelines. (661) 945-5634 or visit
The park offers a wonderful vista, because www.aerotechnews.com/distribution.
it has an upper level parking lot atop a hill that Presented by
sweeps gently down to the park, that is often used Palmdale Auto Mall Association and City of Palmdale
for soccer matches in happier times. Sunday, November 1 through Wednesday, November 11 Aerotech News and Review is published
Stacia Nemeth chairs the Palmdale Planning every other Friday, serving the
Commission, is a Blue Star Mother, and also 24 Hour Access • Information Booth Daily, 9 am-5 pm • Free Admission aerospace and defense industry of
serves on the AV Wall Committee. She said there Pelona Vista Park, 37720 Tierra Subida Ave., Palmdale Southern California, Nevada and
will be opportunities to volunteer for the proj- Opening Ceremony, Sunday, November 1, 2 pm Arizona. News and ad copy deadline
ect. People can make contact by visiting www. Veterans Day Ceremony, Wednesday, November 11, 11 am is noon on the Tuesday prior to
cityofpalmdale.org or https://signup.com/go/ The Palmdale Healing & Honor Field will feature 2,020 flags atop 7½ foot tall poles in publication. The publisher assumes no
nEMiUuD. ordered rows, creating a massive vista of red, white and blue that is an experience hard to responsibility for error in ads other
The purchased flags will have messages affixed describe and not to be forgotten. Each flag will tell a story and honor those who, by their than space used. Your comments are
by their purchasers to honor those serving, or who dedicated service, have become our heroes. welcomed and encouraged. Write to
have served in the military, or law enforcement, the address below.
fire/EMT, or medical personnel, the health care To purchase a flag, visit
heroes delivering care. At the end of the Honor www.healingfield.org/event/palmdaleca20/
Field run, after Nov. 11, Veterans Day, the flags • Publisher ....................Paul Kinison
• Business Manager ....... Lisa Kinison
can be retrieved and brought home by their own- Flags are available for $30. • Editor .................... Stuart Ibberson
ers. Flags may be purchased to honor those who serve or have served in the • National Advertising
These proud Old Glory banners will be avail- military, law enforcement, fire/EMT, or medical personnel. Manager .....................Paul Kinison
able for purchase at $30. Proceeds from flag sales All proceeds will benefit local veteran charities: Vets 4 Veterans, Coffee 4
will benefit Antelope Valley veterans’ service Vets, Point Man AV, American Legion 348, and VFW 3000.
groups, including Vets4Veterans, Coffee4Vets,
Point Man AV, American Legion 348 and Veter- Aerotech News and Review
ans of Foreign Wars Post 3000. If interested in For more information, visit www.CityofPalmdale.org/HealingField 220 E. Ave. K-4, #7
buying a flag that supports the activities of these Lancaster, CA 93535
groups, also visit www.healingfield.org/event/ e-mail: editor@aerotechnews.com
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