The City of Fishers honors our local veterans for their service and sacrifice with various events and initiatives throughout the year.
2024 Fishers Veterans Day Ceremony
The City of Fishers and Fishers Armed Services Commission invite residents to a Veterans Day Ceremony on Monday, November 11 at 11 a.m. in the Fishers City Hall Theater (1 Municipal Drive) honoring our local heroes and their families. The event will feature a special keynote by author Doug Melville.
The ceremony is free and open to the public, but registration is required due to limited seating. Register to attend here.
A live stream of the event will be broadcast on the City’s Facebook.
After the event, join us for a book signing with speaker Doug Melville hosted by Hamilton County Community Foundation.
Doug Melville is an acclaimed author, Forbes contributor, TEDx speaker, and leading voice in international equity and inclusion. His book, “Invisible Generals: Rediscovering Family Legacy and a Quest to Honor America’s First Black Generals,” debuted as an Amazon #1 Best-Selling New Release and was featured in a PBS “NewsHour” Classroom Daily News Lesson.
2024 National Vietnam War Veterans Day
The City of Fishers, a proud Commemorative Partner of the Vietnam War Commemoration, will celebrate National Vietnam War Veterans Day with a free public ceremony on Friday, March 29 at 10 a.m. at Knowledge Services (9800 Crosspoint Blvd.).
The program honors veterans and their families who served during the Vietnam War period. This year’s speaker is Army Brigadier General Kenneth Hubbard (Ret.), who completed over 32 years of service as the Assistant Chief of Staff, G8 (Comptroller) United States Army Central Command, SHAW AFB, Sumter, South Carolina.
The City of Fishers is a proud Commemorative Partner of the Vietnam War Commemoration. To learn more about the Commemoration, please visit www.vietnamwar50th.com.
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.
Request a banner and view an interactive map of the existing pole banners.
There’s no cost to participate. The City covers all expenses related to the creation and display of these banners. This is our way of saying ‘thank you’ to those who have given so much.
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.
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.