As Sutton gets ready for Dugout Days, June 25 through 28, the Sutton Chamber of Commerce is working on a project to recognize veterans from the community as part of this year’s theme, “From Founding Fathers to Hometown Heroes.” Not in a broad, national way, but in a way that feels closer to home. The kind where many of the names will be familiar, and the stories even more so.
This year, the focus is on Sutton High School graduates who have served in the military. It’s a starting point, shaped by the time and resources available, and one the Chamber hopes to build on over time.
They are also asking for the community’s help.
There are veterans whose names have not yet been submitted, and the Chamber wants to make sure as many as possible are included. Anyone who graduated from Sutton High School and served, or who knows someone who did, is encouraged to share that information.
To submit a name, visit the Sutton Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook Page at www. facebook. com/ suttonareachamber and follow the link provided there. For those who prefer not to use online forms, information can also be shared by contacting Chamber President Monica Smith at 402-9841323.
While this project has a defined focus, the appreciation behind it is much broader. Around here, service is something people recognize and remember, and this is one small way to make sure those stories are honored.
Sometimes it just takes one name to make sure someone’s story is remembered.
