American Tribute

We honor those who honored our country: The American Tribute Project.

The word “American” is more than a part of our name. It’s a part of who we are. And as proud citizens and community members, we’ve developed a project that honors and remembers some truly outstanding people: An American Tribute.

An American Tribute pays tribute to the victims of 9/11/01 and to the First Responders of our communities and our nation—those law enforcement officers, firefighters and emergency personnel who work to protect us. An American Tribute honors the victims of terrorism in New York City, Washington D.C. and Pennsylvania. An American Tribute also honors all of us—our spirits and our hearts—as members of this great nation.

Please join us as we remember the victims, honor the local heroes, and come together as communities.

Memorial Day Tribute

Early

May

Early pays Tribute and remembers the men and women who gave their lives in the service of their country. This event is held in coordination with the City of Early and the Early Chamber of Commerce. Citizens carry U.S. Flags to the field and display them throughout the Memorial Day holiday.

Fourth of July Tribute

Cisco

July

The Cisco community celebrates our country's freedom through An American Tribute. This event is held in coordination with the Conrad Hilton Center and Cisco Chamber of Commerce. Citizens carry U.S. Flags to the flag field and display them throughout the July 4th holiday.

September 11th Tribute

Floydada

September

One hundred American flags will be displayed at the intersection of Highway 70 and Highway 62 on the South side of town. In 2006, the Boy Scouts helped post the impressive display of U.S. Flags.

Lubbock

September

ASB joins with the City of Lubbock and the Lubbock Independent School District to sponsor An American Tribute. The event is held at Kastman Park. LISD students and our community's First Responders lead the community as we join together to honor the victims of 9/11/01.

Odessa

September

ASB and the Odessa Parks & Recreation Department work diligently to make the Tribute a success. A display of U.S. Flags is placed around Memorial Gardens Park. A lasting memorial, an "Old Glory" bronze statue stands proudly at Memorial Gardens Park. The beautiful statue was donated by members of the community.

Plainview

September

An impressive display of the Stars-and-Stripes dominates the scene at the Running Water Draw Regional Park, I-27 & Kichwood Drive.

Slaton

September

A display of seventy-five flags will fly at the ASB branch, W. Division & Hwy 84.

Snyder

September

American flags will be displayed at College Ave and 37th.

Veterans’ Day Tribute

Abilene

November

Abilene pays Tribute to our past, present and future Veterans with a flag field on Veterans' Day. The event is held in conjunction with the Taylor County Veterans Association, the City of Abilene, and the Abilene Independent School District. The event starts with flags being carried by volunteers in the Veterans' Day Parade. Then it continues at Nelson Park, where a ceremony is held to dedicate the Flag Field and honor those who are currently fighting for our freedoms. Then at sunset, our Veterans who have given their lives in the pursuit of freedom are honored with a candlelight service.

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