Exchange Club Seeks Nominations for 2026 ‘Military Heroes of Sugar Land’
“It is extremely important to remember those who risk their lives for our country. Their courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to protecting our freedoms have helped preserve the values and opportunities we enjoy every day.”
Those words from Bridget Yeung, Exchange Club of Sugar Land member, are what prompted her to launch a campaign to do just that. Bridget initiated an Exchange Club program to coincide with the annual Field of Honor event held around Veterans Day.
The Exchange Club of Sugar Land is now accepting nominations for this campaign, the 2026 ‘Military Heroes of Sugar Land’ Banner Program, a special community tribute honoring veterans and active-duty members of the United States Armed Forces who live or have lived in Sugar Land.
Twenty selected military heroes will be honored on commemorative banners that will line the main walkway to the Field of Honor, November 7-13, 2026. Each banner will put a local face to military service, recognizing an individual whose commitment and sacrifice are part of both our nation’s history and the story of our own community.
Community members are invited to nominate veterans or active-duty military personnel who live or have lived in Sugar Land and served in the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard or Space Force.
“Veterans like me don’t want medals for our service. All we need is a simple ‘Thank You.’ The Exchange Club of Sugar Land is hitting that target by thanking our Sugar Land veterans and active-duty military personnel with Military Heroes Banners,” says Pete Olson, Exchange Club of Sugar Land member and Navy veteran.
Nomination forms and additional information are available at www.ecsl.org. Just click on the “NOMINATE A HERO” button. Applications must be submitted by September 30, 2026, to be considered.
Exchange Club of Sugar Land
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