Banners to honor service members in South Fayette

By Andrea Iglar

You can honor a veteran or active service member as part of a military banner program that starts this year in South Fayette.

The program will display banners that recognize South Fayette Township residents, past and present, who serve or have served in any branch of the U.S. military.

Each year from Memorial Day to Veterans Day, township Public Works crews will display the 24" x 36" double-sided banners on utility poles along streets such as Washington Pike and Millers Run Road.

All banners include a name, photo and military branch.

On Veterans Day, township Commissioner Rebecca Sray said she wanted to recognize South Fayette veterans with the banners.

"I go to other communities and see that, and it is something that I would like to pursue," she said.

Anyone wishing to recognize a service member must submit an application, a photo of the service member in uniform and a $115 payment. A financial hardship program is available.

Families also have the option of purchasing additional 12" x 18" replica yard banners for $20 each.

Each banner package includes a presence on the tribute website troopbanners.com/southfayette and a one-time appearance in South Fayette Connect magazine.

Sign up at southfayettepa.com/military.