Honoring Our Military: Military Banner and Paver Program

The city of Moreno Valley continues to install military appreciation banners to honor and recognize those men and women who have served in the past or are currently serving, whether defending the home front or serving overseas. The banners display residents' name, photo and branch of service. Our goal is to instill a sense of patriotism and pride throughout our community. Though applications may be submitted any time, the city is currently accepting banner and paver installation orders from the community for installation by the Memorial Day Ceremony. Qualifications for a banner include: Honorees must be active duty military service personnel who are residents of Moreno Valley, who have immediate family residing in Moreno Valley, or who have graduated from a Moreno Valley high school. Applications are due by April 16 for a Memorial Day installation. The military banner program is partially sponsored by the Moreno Valley Chamber of Commerce's Military Affairs Committee. As a result of their contribution, the total cost remaining for a banner to be created and installed on a city street light pole is $100. The Veteran's Military Program Pavers are located around the memorial at City Hall. The pavers are inscribed with the name of military veteran or active duty service personnel, including the branch of service. The nominee must be currently serving or have served in the US military or with a U.S. ally, the cost is $200. To recognize someone worthy of this honor, please contact the City's Parks and Community Services Department at (951) 413-3701 or visit www.moval.org to access more information and the application.