Next week a group of College of Western Idaho (CWI) students will be transforming the College’s Nampa Campus into a patriotic display to honor and pay tribute to Veterans, active duty Military, and their families. On Wednesday (Nov. 6) the CWI Veterans Association and Student Enrichment will collaborate to cover the west lawn of the Nampa Campus with 200 American flags. The Eagle Field of Honor has generously donated the flags for use by the Veterans Association and will help construct the display.
The Patriot Range will offer an incredible visual display of flags that are three by five feet in dimension and stand on eight foot poles, and are precisely constructed to ensure equal distance between each flag and row. The Patriot Range will be lit at night and stand until Nov. 13. The public is invited and encouraged to visit this powerful tribute.
“College of Western Idaho has over 600 veteran students and hundreds of dependents of veterans on campus and taking courses,” says Veterans Association Vice President, Dick Limbaugh. “The Association believes the Patriot Range will be a powerful visual tribute of honor and thanks for the sacrifices that both the Veterans and their families have made and continue to make while serving this great Nation.”
“The Eagle Field of Honor committee is dedicated to helping as many Veterans as possible,” says Eagle Field of Honor Project Chair, Kathy Coburn. “The CWI Veteran’s Association Patriot Range allows us to reach hundreds of Veteran’s through this great partnership. It is an honor and a privilege to pay tribute to our Veterans and this is another great opportunity to do that.”
The Patriot Range will kick off a collection of military tribute activities at CWI in honor of Veterans Day. On Monday, Nov. 11, Student Enrichment will host ceremonies at CWI’s Ada County Center and Nampa Campus, which will feature a flag ceremony, choir, and guest speaker.