The City of Fishers honors our local veterans for their service and sacrifice with various events and initiatives throughout the year.
2026 Memorial Day Ceremony
Join the City of Fishers and the Fishers Armed Services Commission to honor the service men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom at this special annual event on Monday, May 25 at the Nickel Plate District AMP (6 Municipal Drive) at 10 a.m. The event is free and open to the public. A livestream will be available on the City’s YouTube channel.
2026 Keynote Speaker: Dr. Alex Kor, DPM, MS
Hendricks Regional Health
Originally from Terre Haute, Indiana and a resident of Carmel, IN for 7 years, Dr. Alex Kor is the son of two Holocaust survivors (Michael and Eva Mozes Kor). He has a B.S. in Chemistry from Butler University and a M.S. in Exercise Physiology from Purdue University. He received his D.P.M. (Doctor of Podiatric Medicine) from the Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago. Dr. Kor is a full-time podiatrist for Hendricks Regional Health in Danville , Indiana, and is a Clinical Assistant Professor for Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Knowing the importance of being the son of two Holocaust survivors who have both passed away in the last 6 plus years, Alex feels an obligation to tell their stories. Since 1985, he has traveled to Auschwitz more than twenty times with his late mother. Since her passing in 2019, he has continued to lead these tours. He is a member of the CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center Board of Directors and assisted in establishing an exhibit (Eva Kor from Auschwitz to Indiana) to honor his mother in downtown Indianapolis at the Indiana Historical Society. His 2024 book, co-authored with Graham Honaker, “A Blessing, Not a Burden” which chronicles his parents’ lives as well as how they positively impacted Dr. Kor, is now available
2025 Fishers Veterans Day Ceremony
The City of Fishers and Fishers Armed Services Commission hosted the Veterans Day Ceremony on Tuesday, November 11, honoring our local heroes and their families. A recording of the event is available on the City of Fishers’ YouTube Channel.
Honor a Local Hero
Request a Veteran Light Pole Banner
Join us in a visual tribute to our veterans in the heart of the Nickel Plate District! This special light pole banner program is dedicated to honoring those who have served in our armed forces.
These banners are not just decorations; they are symbols of gratitude and respect, enhancing the atmosphere of our community, especially during patriotic events throughout the year.
Banners are available for $50.
Request a banner and view an interactive map of the existing pole banners.
Photo Requirements:
- Size: Minimum 4” x 6”
- Resolution: 600dpi for clarity
- Format: .PNG or .JPG file type
- Close-up images of the veteran in uniform (current or while serving) and waist up and/or headshots with solid backgrounds are preferred. Military or public safety vehicles, flags, buildings, monuments, etc. are acceptable in the backdrop.
Engraved Brick Pavers
You, your family, and friends will have a permanent place to celebrate your Hero for years to come. Purchase an Engraved Brick Paver to be installed as a permanent addition to the Liberty Plaza walkway, located in the center of the Nickle Plate District Central Green. Pavers are available in two different sizes, 8 X 4 and 8 X 8. For questions, contact Samantha Wisecup, Community Outreach Manager by email.
Paver Prices:
- 8 x 4 – $100
- 8 x 8 – $200
Meet our Local Heroes
Take a walk around the Central Green and Nickel Plate District Amphitheater to see the light pole banners honoring local veterans and active duty service members in the Fishers community.
Hometown Help for Heroes
Fishers DPW provides the Hometown Help for Heroes initiative, which alleviates some of the practical burdens that families of a currently deployed head of household face, including driveway and sidewalk snow removal and lawn mowing and trimming services. This program is open to any family residing in Fishers with at least one head of household currently deployed in a branch of the armed forces.
Subscribe to the Veteran & Active Service Member Contact List
The City of Fishers is proud to host several events to honor local service members throughout the year. Veterans and active service members are encouraged to complete this form to be added to the contact list for updates on events and more.