Military Banner Recognition Program

On July 24, 2018 the Placentia City Council approved the Placentia Military Banner Recognition Program. The program, known as Placentia "Hometown Heroes," honors and recognizes both active-duty service members in the United States Armed Forces, and Honorably Discharged service members, including those honored posthumously. Branches of service include the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, National Guard, Navy, and Space Force.

Honorees must currently reside in Placentia, or; be employed in Placentia (at least 1year), or; enlisted in Placentia, or; have an immediate family member (parent, spouse, son, daughter, grandparents) residing in Placentia. If the immediate family member resides in Placentia, this satisfies the local connection requirement, even if the honoree lives elsewhere.

Applications may be submitted by the honoree or by an immediate family member, friend, or representative applying on the honoree's behalf.

Proof of military service (e.g., DD-214 or Statement of Service) is required.

The banner will be installed along Kraemer Boulevard and Yorba Linda Boulevard based on the City's discretion and will remain on display for two years. The City will not be responsible for replacing banners that are stolen, damaged, destroyed due to sun, weather, vandalism or any act of nature beyond our control such as high winds.

Upon the end of the display period, the banner will be given to the person named on the banner application.

Application Process

Applications will be accepted through October 21, allowing time for the banners to be ordered and installed during the month of November. The cost to display each customized banner is $260 and each serviceperson is allowed one banner.

Please view Military Banner Application (PDF).