SeeCalifornia.com

Pictured: The Hoopes family of Costa Mesa visits Field of Honor; a woman studies a bronze statue of a Marine; flags in a field for wildflowers; and a man reads a commemorative ribbon attached to a flag

NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF. — If you happen to be in the Newport Beach on May 18, 2015 an extra hand is appreciated between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. to take down flags at the Field of Honor in Castaways Park, 900 Dover Drive. The 6th annual event May 15-17, recognized the service of all men and women of the American military forces on Armed Forces day weekend (usually the third Saturday in May.) Approx. 1,800 American flags with yellow ribbons and commemorative pictures or memorabilia were assembled and installed by volunteers on hilltops overlooking Newport Bay. Over 8,000 visitors attended Field of Honor and some purchased flags for the fundraiser produced by the Exchange Club of Newport Harbor. The City of Newport Beach supported the cause with a $1000 grant while more than 20 corporate sponsors also made donations. See nbexchangeclub.com