MANAHAWKIN, NJ

Southern Regional is seeking monetary donations to replace about 5,000 flags that were damaged by rain and wind over Memorial Day weekend. 

Each year thousands of American flags are planted in front of Southern Regional High School to honor every service person who died in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Southern Regional staff volunteer for three different shifts over the weekend to check the Field of Flags and reorganize any flags that fall over. 

After a storm brought severe rain and wind over Memorial Day weekend, volunteers found most of the 7,038 flags in the display were ruined. 

School officials said monetary donations will be needed to replace about 5,000 flags that were damaged so the ceremony can continue next year. 

A donation of any amount will help cover the cost of flags to be replaced. 

Donations can also be sent directly to :

Col. Joseph Potts
600 Main St
Manahawkin NJ 08050

or

Jean Piscopo
90 Cedar Bridge Rd
Manahawkin NJ 08050