Rotary Club's Healing Field flag display honors veterans for Memorial Day

Mike Easterling, Farmington Daily Times
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Approximately 500 American flags have been displayed on a football field adjacent to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Farmington this holiday weekend as the Rotary Club of San Juan County East presents its 12th annual Healing Field event.

The display opened on Friday morning after dozens of volunteers set up the flags in a grid pattern. The event is held in conjunction with the nonprofit Colonial Flag Foundation each Memorial Day weekend in Farmington, attracting thousands of visitors who wish to honor America’s veterans.

American flags flutter in the breeze on Friday, May 24 at the 12th annual Healing Field flag display at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Farmington, a Memorial Day weekend event presented by the Rotary Club of San Juan County East.
American flags flutter in the breeze on Friday, May 24 at the 12th annual Healing Field flag display at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Farmington, a Memorial Day weekend event presented by the Rotary Club of San Juan County East.

The event will conclude with the closing ceremonies at 6 p.m. Monday, May 27.

The Healing Field flag display at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Farmington features approximately 500 American flags laid out in a grid.
The Healing Field flag display at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Farmington features approximately 500 American flags laid out in a grid.

The club is located at 1925 Positive Way in Farmington, and admission to the display is free, although donations are accepted.

This article originally appeared on Farmington Daily Times: San Juan County Rotary Club East presents event for 12th year