Gypsum’s Hometown Heroes Veteran Banner Program

The image honors John Smith Jones, a US Navy veteran of the Vietnam War, as part of Gypsum's Hometown Heroes.

Honoring Those Who Served – Today and Every Year
The Town of Gypsum is proud to launch a new initiative honoring the brave individuals who have served our country. This Veterans Day, we will introduce the Hometown Heroes Veterans Pole Banner Program, a community‑driven effort to recognize local veterans by proudly displaying personalized pole banners throughout town.

Each banner will feature a hometown hero and will be installed every year, in perpetuity, during the Veterans Day holiday—a lasting tribute that becomes part of our annual tradition of gratitude and remembrance.

Now we need your help.
We’re calling on the community to help us identify Gypsum’s veterans—past or present—who deserve to be honored. Whether a family member, friend, neighbor, or someone whose service you want to see recognized, we invite you to submit their information and be part of this meaningful display.

Let’s fill Gypsum with the faces and names of those who have protected our freedoms.
Join us in celebrating and preserving the legacy of our hometown heroes.

PROGRAM INFORMATION 

Program Limits

  • Space is limited and banners are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • The Town reserves the right to adjust program guidelines, display locations, and availability as needed.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be a current or former resident of Gypsum
  • Must be an Honorably Discharged veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, National Guard, or Space Force.)
  • Active-duty service members are not eligible at this time

Banner Display

  • The Town of Gypsum will display banners on designated light poles throughout town. Specific placement requests cannot be accommodated.
  • Banners will be displayed each year for Veterans Day (Oct.- Nov.), provided they remain in good condition. After the display period (roughly 10 years), banners will be returned to the applicant unless the applicant chooses to re-enroll for another display cycle

 Banner Specifications

  • Banners will be printed by a third-party vendor and will include the veteran’s name, branch of service, years served and military photo.
  • All information will be taken directly from the application. The Town of Gypsum is not responsible for errors submitted by the applicant.

 Liability 

  • The Town of Gypsum will conduct periodic inspections; however, it is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged banners, including damage caused by weather or vandalism.
  • If a banner is damaged, it will be removed and returned to the applicant. Replacement banners may be ordered at the applicant’s expense.

 

Please complete the following steps in order to be eligible.
1. Register at the link below
2. Complete the payment using one of the available methods
Register by August 31, 2026.

REGISTER HERE

Payment Options:

$50 per banner.

1) Pay by Credit Card with Stripe (fees apply) at this LINK

2) Pay by mailing your check made out to TOWN OF GYPSUM to:
Town of Gypsum 
C/o Veteran Banner
PO Box 130 
Gypsum CO 81637

3) Pay in person at Gypsum Town Hall:
50 Lundgren Blvd
Gypsum CO 81637