The City of Findlay recognizes the great sacrifice that our military members make in serving our country. The City of Findlay displays banners recognizing the United States Military Service Members at various times throughout the year with the most prominent times being May, July, and November. If you would like to see an active, retired, or deceased service member recognized, please complete the application form and submit it with your $100 application fee. This fee will cover the cost of the banner.

Deadlines for submission of banner applications are March 1 for the May-July program and September 1 for the November-January program.

Download application form here

The following Hometown Hero banners will be displayed from November 2025-January 2026. An asterisk indicates a banner that is being displayed for the first time. Those banners are located on the west side of North Main Street from Center Street heading south.

A few frequently asked questions we get:

1. I purchased a banner, why don't I see their name on the list above?
Answer: The list above is the names of individuals whose banners are currently being displayed.

2. Will banners be put up more than once?
Answer: Yes, banners are on a rotation to allow time for everyone to be honored. We will continue to display your banner until you request to take it home with you.

3. Why can't all banners be up at the same time?
Answer: We are fortunate to have more heroes in our community than light poles (over 300)! Banners are displayed on rotation to ensure that everyone who applies for a banner is able to be displayed throughout the cycles.

4. What if someone is unable to pay but would like to be honored with a banner?
Answer: There are sponsorships available for those that are unable to pay. Please check this option on the application form.