FLAGS OF VALOR 2026
Every five years, St. Louis stops and remembers.
2011: 2,977 flags for the lives lost on September 11. 2016: 6,869 flags added for service members lost in the War on Terror. 2021: 7,000+ flags, including the 13 heroes lost outside Kabul. 2026: 7,620 flags – the largest tribute yet.
This September marks 25 years since 9/11, 250 years of our nation, and 150 years of Forest Park. Mark your calendar and join us September 5-13 on Art Hill.
Flags of Valor on Art Hill will stand as a sacred tribute not only to those we lost on 9/11, but to every brave soul who rose in response. From September 5-13, 2026, America’s Heartland Remembers will honor these fallen heroes with a breathtaking display of approximately 7,650 American flags on Art Hill – the iconic site in St. Louis’ Forest Park.
The flag is a symbol of freedom, unity and sacrifice. You or your organization can do your part to honor the fallen by sponsoring these three by five-foot pieces of the fabric of our nation. When you sponsor a flag, you’re not just supporting a memorial. You’re honoring a life. Donations of $50 or more are randomly assigned a fallen hero and a flag on Art Hill. You’ll receive their name, rank, branch, and flag location so you can learn their story before you visit. From September 5–13, you can walk the field and find their flag. A moment that turns remembrance into something deeply personal. This is now your hero to remember.
Join us for the PTF Wine & Bourbon Tasting on Thursday, Nov 12, 6-8:30pm at Straub’s Market in Clayton! Enjoy curated drinks, light hors d’oeuvres, and shop your favorites—all benefiting Patriot Training Foundation. Tickets are $75/person.