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2026 Memorial Day Ceremony & 250th Anniversary Concert
- Honoring local GOLD STAR family, Brad and Joyce Eckhart, parents of lTJG ZACHARY ECKHART, USN who was killed in an aviation training accident
- National Anthem performed by Northwestern Lehigh Middle School Chorus.
- Recognize 9 local Veterans’ Names added to the granite monuments in 2026.
- All Veterans are encouraged to wear their uniforms or military service apparel.
Followed by250th Anniversary Concert – Ontelaunee Park Band Shell at 3:00 PM
- Musical Concert performed by the famous “Pioneer Band of Allentown”
- Patriotic songs include the music of Sousa, Cohan, and music from the American Revolution to the Bicentennial Celebration.
- Special Musical Tribute to the men and women of our armed services.
- Food trucks (Ice Cream and BBQ) will be available from Noon thru 5:00 PM.
RAIN OR SHINE in the Upper Park Pavilion (for the Memorial Day Ceremony) & then by the Band Shell for the Concert (or in the Lower Pavilion if inclement weather)
Northwestern Lehigh Veterans Memorial Hometown Heroes Banner Program
The Northwestern Lehigh Veterans Memorial Hometown Heroes Banner Program is a tribute created to honor and recognize the brave men and women of the Northwestern Lehigh School District who are serving, or have honorably served, in the United States Armed Services
Eligibility: Any U.S. Veteran who served before, during, or after their residence in any of the four NW Lehigh School District townships of Lynn, Lowhill, Heidelberg or Weisenberg is eligible. U.S. Veterans buried in a cemetery located within one of the 4 townships, even though never a living resident, are also eligible
The banners measure 30″x 60″, are made of heavy vinyl, and are printed on both sides with the service member’s photograph, full name, military branch, and era of service and/or Military Medals. The banners will be proudly displayed in the township of your choice. The banners are warranted for two years and have an approximate life expectancy of four to five years. After the third year of display, the sponsor will be contacted to see if they would like to take possession of the banner, or have it displayed for an additional year, or until the banner gets too faded to be respectfully displayed.
To sponsor a banner, the following are required:
- A completed NWLVM Hometown Heroes Application Form (available on our website at ‘nwlehighvetsmemorial.org’ – or by using your smart phone to access the “QR Code” to the right)
- A digital photo of the Hero in uniform or paper copy (photos will not be returned)
- Provide your name, phone number, email address, and township where you would like the banner displayed
- Payment of $250.00
After submittal, a Veteran representative from your township will contact you to approve the ‘draft’ banner before it is printed.
For additional information, See our FAQ page, email : nwlehighvetsmemorial@gmail.com Phone: 610-760-1175
Apply for a Banner:
Apply Online:
Click here to apply for a banner online.
Apply by Mail:
You may also download an application (PDF) for submission by mail.
Submission Deadlines:
Round 1: Application, photo & payment must be received by June 30, 2026
Round 2: Application, photo & payment must be received by Dec 31, 2026
New design to provide space for additional names into the future.
Friends, Neighbors, Patriots and Veterans,
The Northwestern Lehigh Veterans Memorial Committee is launching a project to expand the space available in the memorial for engraving veterans’ names and tributes far into the future. The original design was based on the 2484 names that were researched and submitted including space for 333 names to be added in the future. After our three-year effort to search for veterans who lived in our area, we received requests to add 100 more names following the Memorial Dedication in 2023, with another 19 requests in 2024, and 12 in 2025. Each year we continue to engrave veteran’s names as our children and grandchildren answer their call to serve and to include veterans who move into the four townships in our school district. This unanticipated number of names submitted since the design was completed has nearly filled the Cold War and Vietnam War periods limiting our ability to add new veterans who served in those wars. As a result, the memorial committee has unveiled a new design that will allow names to be added as veterans or their families ask to be included in the memorial. The new proposal replaces the existing metal fence around the memorial perimeter with a beautiful stone wall capped with 32 granite stones. Each cap is sized to have three columns of names, as they appear on the existing panels, providing space for an additional 900 names with quotations or other historical tributes to military service.
We hope to complete this project one year after the 250th Birthday of America’s Independence for the Memorial Day ceremony in 2027. Our cost estimate for this project is $160,000, which is about $175/name to provide the additional space. Current engraving cost has been $100 for each name. The committee is planning fundraising events and donation requests relying on the generous financial support from our local residents and businesses. Please see the reverse side for ways to make a donation to kick off this project that will continue to honor of our local veterans who unselfishly served to keep America free.
Thank you for your continued support The Northwestern Lehigh Veterans Memorial Committee
How to Donate
Donate by CHECK to: NW Lehigh Veterans Memorial Mail to: Lynn Township Office c/o NW Lehigh Vets Memorial 7911 Kings Highway New Tripoli, PA 18066
Donate by CREDIT CARD on the DONATIONS Tab on our website.
Donate by CELL PHONE
2024 Memorial Day Program
2023 Memorial Day Program
2022 Memorial Day Dedication Program
Commemorative Coins are still available for purchase to offset Memorial expenses
Contact Justine Bachman 610-760-1175
Either coin can be purchased for $20 each
The original Commemorative coin:
Copper coin (.999 purity) commemorating the May 30, 2022 Dedication:
Your contributions will help our efforts to provide such a worthy memorial to our Veterans. Please make a donation.
Seipstown Grange #1657 Presents a $1,000 Donation to the Northwestern Lehigh Veterans Memorial Committee on Veterans Day 2023
At a ceremony, held on Veterans Day 2023 and in front of the Northwestern Lehigh Veterans Memorial at Ontelaunee Park, members of Seipstown Grange #1657 presented the Northwestern Lehigh Veterans Memorial Committee with a $1,000 donation toward ongoing upkeep and maintenance of the Memorial.
Read More About the Donation »
Name the Eagle Contest
A very successful “Name the Eagle” contest was just completed to choose a name for the Eagle mounted at the entrance to the memorial. Third, fourth and fifth graders at Weisenberg and Northwestern elementary schools submitted eight-one names for the eagle. They were asked to research ideas, with their parents and teachers, for names that have a connection with military, history and patriotism.
The winning name, chosen by the Memorial Committee members is “FREEDOM” submitted by Harper Slaski (5th grade Northwestern) and Mrs. O’Niel’s 3rd grade class (Weisenberg). Please see the attached document for second and third place winners and their names. This turned out to be a very successful and well received event that connected our elementary students, teachers and parents to this community project. The energy and excitement from the students was a joy to see.