Avenue of Heroes Program

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ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The Avenue of Heroes Program is a military service recognition program sponsored by the City of Coronado. Nominations are accepted on a continuing basis and the public is encouraged to nominate a deserving veteran -- living or deceased -- that has honorably served their country.  The Avenue of Heroes Program is an inspirational way for the Coronado community to honor the many men and women who have lived here during their military careers.  The City of Coronado, VFW Post 2422(External link), the Third & Fourth Streets Neighborhood Association, and the Coronado Historical Association (External link) partnered to develop the Avenue of Heroes program. 

The next ceremony is set for May 20, 2023 and nominations are being accepted for future ceremonies.


NOMINATION ELIGIBILITY:

Nominees for banners shall be past or present residents of Coronado -- living or deceased -- who served or are serving honorably in any branch of the US Armed Forced. For purposes of satisfying the residency requirement, an individual shall be considered a resident of Coronado if they presently reside or previously resided within the City limits of Coronado, including being stationed at Naval Base Coronado. Proof of military service may be documented in many ways, including, but not limited to, a copy of their DD Form 214, an individual's release from active-duty record, or an individual's active-duty record. Proof of prior or current residency shall be provided to the satisfaction of the selection Committee. Proof of residency may take many forms depending on available documentation.


NOMINATION FORMS

Fill out the Avenue of Heroes Nomination Form. You may submit the completed nomination forms by email [email protected] or by mail to: Avenue of Heroes Program at City of Coronado, 1825 Strand Way, Coronado CA 92118.

AVENUE OF HEROES BANNERS
Avenue of Heroes banners honoring Coronado veterans are displayed along Third and Fourth streets from Orange Avenue to Naval Air Station North Island, which has been officially designated as the Avenue of Heroes. Banners commemorating those selected for the honor are hung along the City’s designated Avenue of Heroes, Third and Fourth streets from Orange Avenue to Naval Air Station North Island. Those selected are honored with a reading of their biographies and a personal photo presentation at a special ceremony in front of family and friends. Banners are provided at no cost to the families or honorees once they are retired. Any active duty, veteran or retired service member who served honorably and lived or served in Coronado is eligible for recognition.

The City of Coronado and the Avenue of Heroes Committee hosted a dedication ceremony on November 4 to honor the latest group of hometown military veterans or active-duty service members with banners along the Avenue of Heroes and a celebration of their service.

CONTACT

For more information on the nomination process, please contact Andrea McCullough, Communications & Engagement Officer by phone at 619.-522.-7340 or by email at [email protected](External link).

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AVENUE OF HEROES PAST PROGRAMS

November 5, 2022
The dedication ceremony on November 5, 2022, honored the latest group of hometown military veterans or active-duty service members with banners along the Avenue of Heroes and a celebration of their service. Photos from the Ceremony honoring 12 locals who honorably served our country are here: https://www.coronado.ca.us/gallery.aspx?PID=835(External link). Banners for the honorees are being displayed May through October 2023 along the “Coronado Avenue of Heroes,” which is on Third and Fourth streets from Orange Avenue to Naval Air Station North Island.