A Tribute to Heroes Closing Ceremony to Be Held September 11

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Flags on Glencoe Mansion grounds. Image courtesy Chuck Lynch.

Flags on Glencoe Mansion grounds. Image courtesy Chuck Lynch.Radford, VA— On September 11, Radford Noon Rotary, Glencoe Mansion, Radford VFW Post 776, and the Gen. William Campbell Chapter of the DAR will host the closing ceremony for, “A Tribute to Heroes,” at Glencoe Mansion with the theme, “Celebrating 250 Years of Heroes.”

The evening will begin at 5:30 with music provided by Radford Noon Rotary President Jim Mitchell. The official ceremony follows at 6 PM with remarks from Radford Mayor David Horton, Radford Police Chief Jerry Holdaway, Deacon Richard P. Bolgiano of St. Jude Catholic Church, and Virginia DAR District VII Director Karen Finch. There will also be participation by Radford University Army ROTC, the Radford Fire Department and the Radford VFW. The ceremony will be followed by a reception on the museum grounds through donations from local businesses.

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Flag flown by Radford Fire Department. Image courtesy Chuck Lynch.

The joint community project, “A Tribute to Heroes,” is spearheaded by Radford Noon Rotary and raises funds to support multiple organizations and charities. Among the benefitting charitable projects are Rotary Scholarships for Radford High School Students, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, Rotary Foundation Polio Plus, Vittles for Vets, Glencoe Mansion, Radford VFW, Radford-Fairlawn Daily Bread, Elf Shelf, Women’s Resource Center, Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Little Free Library, Lunch Pail Defense Foundation, and Shelter Box.

 

“A Tribute to Heroes” is made possible in large part by corporate sponsorships. For 2026 Carilion New River Valley Medical Center sponsored at the Platinum Level. At the Gold Level are Commonwealth Senior Living—Radford & Christiansburg; Farmers Insurance—Belinda Blodgett; Gary Harris; Jimmy John’s of Radford; Mullins Funeral Home; Drs. John Nemeth & Grace Toney Edwards; Plott & French—Financial Advisors; and P.R. Sturgill Fine Jewelry. At the Silver Level are Bondurant Realty; Dr. Richard & Mrs. Kathleen Harshberger; JBR Vineyards & Winery; and Price-Williams Realty.

 

Corporate sponsors at the Bronze Level are Atlantic Union Bank; Mary Alice Barksdale; Blue Ridge Mountain Realty; Brad’s Barber Shop; Cooke, Lavender, Massey & Company, P.C.; Daughters of the American Revolution; Davis, Davis & Davis Attorneys; First NRV Federal Credit Union; Giesen-Caldwell Agency, Inc. Realtors; Barbara Greenberg; Knights of Columbus; Jim Mitchell, CFP—Financial Advisor; Radford Family Dental; Radford University Foundation; Sal’s Restaurant; Sharkey’s Wing & Rib Joint; and Shelor Motor Mile Chevrolet.

 

The project is also made possible by individual flag sponsors from the community honoring heroes in their lives.

 

The closing ceremony is open to the public and free to attend. The event will also feature the New River Valley Classic Cruisers classic cars, which will be on display beginning at 5 PM.