Fundraising – Flag Pole Sponsor
Sponsor a Flag Pole, Honor Our Heroes
Flag pole sponsorships help us add and maintain the flags that welcome visitors to Veterans Freedom Park and honor every branch of service.
Flag Pole Sponsorship
Veterans Freedom Park offers a special opportunity to sponsor one of the flag poles that stand along the “Key to Freedom” walkway and throughout the park. Contributions from individuals, organizations, and businesses help us continue to grow the park and add unique features for future generations.
The cost to sponsor a flag pole is $2,500. Sponsors receive a permanent plaque attached to the pole, with wording of their choice (subject to approval). Plaques are meant to recognize support and cannot be used as advertising.
Some poles are already sponsored—such as the American flag pole sponsored by the City of Clare, and service flags sponsored by local veterans’ organizations—but several service flag poles remain available for sponsorship.
Thanks To Our Flag Donors
| Flag | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
American
|
Joe Bradley / VFW 1075 | Pam Heath | |
POW-MIA
|
Joe Bradley / VFW 1075 | Lori Minterferring | |
Air Force
|
SAL Post 404 | Norm Schollett | |
Army
|
American Legion 404 Honor Guard | Ron Trzeciak | |
Coast Guard
|
Dick Vershave / Margaret Serviss | Dick Vershave / Margaret Serviss | |
Marine
|
American Legion 404 Honor Guard | Ron Trzeciak | |
Navy
|
SAL Post 404 | Ron Trzeciak |
How to Become a Sponsor
- Contact us to confirm current sponsorship opportunities.
- Complete the sponsorship form or letter of intent.
- Finalize wording for your plaque (non-advertising, tribute-style text).
- Submit your contribution and plaque text for approval and installation.
To request sponsorship information or begin the process:
Phone: 989.539.3273
Email: vet.free.park@gmail.com
Thanks to Our Flag Donors
Veterans Freedom Park is grateful to the individuals, groups, and communities that have already sponsored flag poles and flags over the years. Their support keeps our flags flying proudly.
| Flag | Donor Example |
|---|---|
| American | City of Clare |
| POW-MIA | Local veterans & supporters |
| Army | American Legion & Honor Guard |
| Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard | Veterans groups and community donors |
Your sponsorship becomes a lasting part of this story and a visible symbol of your commitment to honoring our veterans.
City of Clare Sponsors the American Flag Pole
The Veterans Freedom Park is proud to announce the City of Clare has sponsored The American Flag pole, located in the ‘Key to Freedom’ walkway; at the entrance of the park. We are truly grateful for the efforts they have made in becoming a part of our history, and value our partnership! Thank you for seeing the importance that this park will bring to Central Michigan. The permanent plaque to be installed on the flag pole will read: This flagpole was purchased by the residents and business community of the city of clare in honor of all the great men and women of the State of Michigan who selflessly and honorably served our great nation as a member of the armed forces of the United States of America.
