Mission San Juan to Host Field of Honor this Memorial Day

Mission San Juan Capistrano continues its partnership with Homefront America to host the 2023 Field of Honor® recognizing military heroes, veterans and first responders in conjunction with Memorial Day weekend from Tuesday, May 23 through Monday, May 29.

Field of Honor will transform the Mission’s Courtyard with a display of more than 400 community-sponsored, seven-foot American flags, each in honor of a specific military member, veteran, first responders, K-9 and equestrian heroes for their service.

“We are profoundly grateful to have Mission San Juan Capistrano as our partner to bring this extraordinary display of patriotism to the community. I personally cannot think of a better home than this beautiful historic landmark to pay respect to those who sacrificed so much for our cherished freedoms. They all gave some. Some gave all,” says Homefront America, Inc. Founder and President Mamie Yong Maywhort.

Sponsorships begin at $50 per flag with all proceeds benefiting Homefront America’s charitable programs for military families. The $50 sponsor level also includes an individual membership to the Mission San Juan Capistrano’s Preservation Society. Benefits increase with various sponsorship levels up to $1000.

“Mission San Juan proudly continues our partnership with Homefront America in transforming the Mission’s sacred grounds into an awe-inspiring patriotic display. It’s a magnificent presentation to honor our very own military, veterans and first responders,” said Mission San Juan Capistrano Executive Director Mechelle Lawrence Adams.

Field of Honor® takes place during Mission San Juan’s normal operating hours and regular admission pricing will be in effect. In honor of this special event, the Mission will be open on Memorial Day, May 29 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

For advanced tickets, pricing, membership details and hours of operation, visit www.missionsjc.org. For flag sponsorships or more information about Homefront America and Field of Honor®, visit www.homefrontamerica.org.

Mission San Juan Capistrano is located at 26801 Old Mission Road in San Juan Capistrano.

About Mission San Juan Capistrano

Known as the “Jewel of the Missions,” Mission San Juan Capistrano is a historic landmark and museum that features permanent exhibits with original artifacts as well as traveling and temporary exhibits. Orange County’s only Mission, the site is home to Serra Chapel, The Great Stone Church and the original padres’ quarters of the South Wing and promotes faith, education, preservation and cultural event programming.

Founded on November 1, 1776, by Saint Junipero Serra as the seventh of 21 California missions established by Spain, Mission San Juan Capistrano is owned by the Diocese of Orange and receives no church or state funding. The Mission Preservation Foundation, comprised of business and community leaders, is its fundraising entity committed to ensuring education, preservation and its long-term historic and religious significance.

About Homefront America

Homefront America was founded by Arthur Hasselbrink (1926-2019) and Mamie Yong Maywhort in July 2005. Their mission is to honor those who willingly defend our freedoms and to serve their families with quality, caring and meaningful programs that nurture and enrich their social, emotional, and physical well-being. The 501(c)(3) all-volunteer military outreach and support organization is based in San Juan Capistrano. The Field of Honor® program is licensed by the Colonial Flag Foundation.

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