Dozens of Naperville community members gathered at Rotary Hill Thursday evening for the opening ceremony of the city’s fifth Healing Field of Honor.

The flag display, organized by Operation Support Our Troops — America , along with the Naperville Park District, Naperville Responds for Veterans and other local organizations, recognizes veterans and active military members. This year’s theme for the Healing Field is “Welcome Home,” recognizing the 50th anniversary of troops returning home from Vietnam.

More than 1500 flags honor active military and veterans

More than 1500 flags currently line Rotary Hill, adorned with “dedication tags” noting military members and sending heartfelt messages.

“This marks the official opening of the field where people can actually begin walking through th

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