East Greenbush Hometown Heroes Banner Project

06/05/2026

Good Evening Everyone, I would like to take a few minutes and let you know what has been going on with the Hometown Heroes Banner Program. Quite a while back, I had a man by the name of Tom Whittemore (EG Fire Police) approach me regarding the banner program. Tom was a smart man (RPI grad) who retired and worked harder now more than ever. Anyway, Tom had suggestions regarding our beautiful Veterans banners and wanted to be involved, we welcomed him knowing the experience he would bring to us. We pounded the pavement on 9&20 many times, but only at certain times when the sun was in a specific place, weather was agreeable, etc.

Anyway, It is with a heavy heart that I let you all know Tom passed away a few days ago, very unexpected. I have no words, just such a loss to East Greenbush Hometown Heroes, EGFD, Town of East Greenbush, Family and Friends. It's so crazy, as I held his hand in the hospital, I thought...there is no way this guy isn't going to make it, I even told him I would go back to work and work with him everyday until he got better (for those who don't know, I work at Evergreen in Therapy). I told him I would kick his butt and drive him crazy until he got out! Who would I have to enlighten me as to what a pixel is? Who would talk for hours about the amazing pictures he took to honor our Veterans - Tom would. I am going to miss you my friend, RIP Tom Whittemore, thank you for everything you did for us but thank you most of all for being my friend. 💔

05/26/2026

With Becker's Farm – we just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉 THANK YOU Becker's Farm for ALWAYS supporting our mission ❤️ 🇺🇸🇺🇸

05/25/2026

05/25/2026

A few more pics from Memorial Day weekend 2026. Thank you to everyone who came out to support the most important Americans...our veterans, and this holiday especially which honors those who gave their LIVES for us so we can be free! GOD BLESS THEM ALL, and GOD BLESS AMERICA 🇺🇸 🇺🇸🇺🇸

05/24/2026

This is such a privilege!

05/24/2026

This is the East Greenbush Hometown Heroes Banner Program float that honors our Veterans. We were honored to participate in the EG parade yesterday and the Rensselaer parade today. Thank you to everyone who came out to honor our Hometown Heroes.

05/24/2026

If you are in Rensselaer right now, the parade stepped off at Doane Stewart we're now going down Washington Ave to Broadway, South on Broadway to 3rd Ave. What a great parade they have, everyone is out! They have welcomed the Town of East Greenbush Hometown Heroes Banner program to their parade today, thank you!

05/23/2026

Today is the day we will all come together and honor our Veterans. The parade line up starts at 9 am, step off/the parade starts at 10 am. The parade will take a right out of the bowling alley East on 9&20 to a right on Hays Road and continue to the VFW on Hays Road where refreshments will be served. I hope to see you all soon

05/09/2026

The East Greenbush Hometown Heroes Banner Committee would like to thank Becker's Farm for welcoming us there today to display one of our BEAUTIFUL Banners and get applications and also information on the Rensselaer County Honor a Deceased Veteran Program. Thank you David, Mark, Miranda and your wonderful staff for making us feel welcome and assisting us with anything we needed. Thank you to everyone that came to see us and also supporting Becker's Farm, very much appreciated.

02/08/2026

The Hometown Heroes Banner Committee met last week and we are very excited to have new orders placed and some ready to go up. The new banners will be placed on the poles once the weather improves.

Unfortunately, the price has increased from $195 to $210, the application fee remains the same, $15.00. If you need any information, please contact: Mickey Jenkins 518-928-3253 or Ed Nestler 518-935-5445.

We are excited to once again bring one of our BEAUTIFUL banners to Becker's Farm on May 9th from 9:30 - noon, please come out and meet the committee that works so hard to make this program come to fruition. This program is a way to honor our Veterans with over 100 beautiful banners displayed on 9&20 - top of the hill from Rensselaer to the Schodack town line.

You can pick up an application at the following places: EG Library, EG Town Hall, Elks Club, VFW, Melvin Roads, County Building, Senior Center.