RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The 6th annual Hill of Heroes Day was held at the Virginia War Memorial on Saturday to honor service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
On Saturday, June 29, the 6th annual Hill of Heroes Day was held at the Virginia War Memorial and featured 12,000 flags honoring Virginians who have lost their lives in battle since World War II.
The event also hosted activities such as demonstrations by military working dogs, crafts and a book sale.
Continue scrolling to view the celebrations held at the Hill of Heroes Day event to honor all American service members.
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Flags placed in the ground at the Virginia War Memorial for the 6th annual Hill of Heroes Day on Saturday, June 29. (Photo: Forrest Shelor, 8News)A demonstration by a military working dog showcased at the Virginia War Memorial for the Hill of Heroes Day held on Saturday, June 29. (Photo: Forrest Shelor, 8News)The Library of Virginia’s educational booth providing access to records of fallen servicemen and women at the Hill of Heroes Day held on Saturday, June 29. (Photo: Sahara Sriraman, 8News)(Photo: Sahara Sriraman, 8News)(Photo: Forrest Shelor, 8News)Flags placed in the ground at the Virginia War Memorial for the 6th annual Hill of Heroes Day on Saturday, June 29. (Photo: Forrest Shelor, 8News)Flags placed in the ground at the Virginia War Memorial for the 6th annual Hill of Heroes Day on Saturday, June 29. (Photo: Forrest Shelor, 8News)Flags placed in the ground at the Virginia War Memorial for the 6th annual Hill of Heroes Day on Saturday, June 29. (Photo: Forrest Shelor, 8News)(Photo: Forrest Shelor, 8News)Live music at the Hill of Heroes Day event held at the Virginia War Memorial on Saturday, June 29. (Photo: Forrest Shelor, 8News)Live music at the Hill of Heroes Day event held at the Virginia War Memorial on Saturday, June 29. (Photo: Forrest Shelor, 8News)A demonstration by a military working dog showcased at the Virginia War Memorial for the Hill of Heroes Day held on Saturday, June 29. (Photo: Forrest Shelor, 8News)(Photo: Forrest Shelor, 8News)Flags placed in the ground at the Virginia War Memorial for the 6th annual Hill of Heroes Day on Saturday, June 29. (Photo: Forrest Shelor, 8News)A caricature drawing at the Hill of Heroes Day event held at the Virginia War Memorial on Saturday, June 29. (Photo: Forrest Shelor, 8News)(Photo: Sahara Sriraman, 8News)(Photo: Sahara Sriraman, 8News)
