GOLD STAR HEROES BANNER PROGRAM GUIDELINES

The City of La Cañada Flintridge Gold Star Heroes Banner Program recognizes our community’s men and women in uniform who made the ultimate sacrifice. The Gold Star is awarded to a service member’s immediate family when their loved one is killed in action or dies while honorably serving during wartime. The City will display Gold Star banners for the community in the same way a family can display a Gold Star Service Flag.

Purpose 

The Gold Star Heroes Banner Program is designed to honor the service member’s ultimate sacrifice while acknowledging their family’s loss, grief, and continued healing. The City Council established the program in March 2024 as an opportunity to pay tribute to those who gave their lives while protecting our freedoms and serving their nation.

The program includes designing and printing a banner for each Gold Star recipient and installing the banners on light poles near Memorial Park during the month of May. The banners will feature the service member’s full name, rank, photograph and branch of service.

Eligibility

To qualify, honorees must meet both the (1) service and (2) residency/affiliation requirements:

  1. Military Service
    • The honoree must be a Gold Star recipient—having died as a result of active-duty military service.
  2. Residency or Affiliation
    • The honoree must have been a resident of the City of La Cañada Flintridge; OR
    • The honoree must have attended a school within the City of La Cañada Flintridge; OR
    • The honoree’s Gold Star family member (mother, father, guardian, spouse, son, daughter, grandson, granddaughter, son-in-law, or daughter-in-law) must be a current resident of La Cañada Flintridge.

Application Deadline

The application window will be open until Friday, April 11, 2025. All applications must be completed in their entirety with proof of eligibility submitted online, in-person or emailed to the Deputy Director of Administrative Services, Kristin Cook, kcook@lcf.ca.gov, City of La Cañada Flintridge, One Civic Center Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011, by 4:30 p.m. PST on the last day of the application window. Only applications received within the application window will be reviewed.

Cost 

There is no fee for a banner, as the costs are fully covered by the City. Please note that the fee structure may be adjusted in the future to meet the program’s needs.

Installation and Display

Banner installation and removal will occur during the month of May in remembrance of Memorial Day. Exact installation date is subject to staff availability.

  • The banners shall include:
    • The official military portrait or picture of the honoree in uniform (waist up)
    • Honoree name and rank
    • Honoree service branch
  • The Program Administrator will conduct periodic inspections; however, the City and program administrator is not responsible for damage to banners due to weather elements or other unforeseen events.
  • Banner removal will occur after May. The exact removal date is subject to change.

Review and Approval

  1. Applications must be submitted online, in-person or emailed in their entirety with all attachments before banner placement is processed.
  2. The City reserves the right to edit text.
  3. The City reserves the right to deny any request without cause and to make exceptions to this policy.

Submit completed application and attachments online or to:

Attn: Administration Department
Kristin Cook
City of La Cañada Flintridge
One Civic Center Drive
La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
For questions call 818-790-8880

Official Military Photo attachments can be e-mailed to kcook@lcf.ca.gov


For questions call 818-790-8880. Official Military Photo attachments can be e-mailed to kcook@lcf.ca.gov