FORT WRIGHT, KY (May 21, 2026) – The "Field of Flags" Display - an array of 660 American Flags honoring Veterans impacted by mental health struggles and suicide - is on display at City Hall through a collaborative effort involving the Fort Wright City Council, NorthKey Community Care, and regional Veteran support organizations.

The Field of Flags were set on the grounds of City Hall, located at 409 Kyles Lane, in a triangular pattern to further demonstrate honor, respect, and remembrance of Veterans and their family members. (Photos provided below). Visitors are encouraged to visit the display and also our Veterans Memorial Garden to pay their respects at their convenience.

According to a 2023 study conducted by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, approximately 660 Veterans attempt suicide each day. Each individual flag in the display represents one of those individuals and serves as a visual reminder of the unseen challenges many Veterans continue to face after their military service ends. NorthKey, the state-designated Community Mental Health Center for the eight-county Northern Kentucky region, provides mental health support to Veterans.

"Veterans have endured and sacrificed so much to protect our freedoms. They come back carrying wounds that aren't visible to the naked eye," said Del-Vecie Brown, PhD, MPH, the CCBHS Project Director at NorthKey. "It's important that we do not turn our backs on them and to let them know there are resources out there to help them."

Mayor Dave Hatter and all members of the Fort Wright City Council are honored to included the display as part of our upcoming Memorial Day Observances. "Memorial Day is a solemn and sacred reminder that generations of Americans have been willing to sacrifice everything: birthdays, anniversaries, time with loved ones, careers, personal safety, and in too many instances, even their lives, so that the rest of us can live freely" Mayor Hatter said. "For many Veterans, those sacrifices do not simply end when their military service concludes. As a community, we must continue supporting them and their families in every way possible."

About the Field of Flags Display

Where: Fort Wright City Hall (Front Lawn), 409 Kyles Lane, Fort Wright, KY 41011.

When: Wed, May 20th, 2026 thru Thurs, May 28th, 2026 - Open 24 hours.

Why: To honor Veterans who struggle with mental illness as a result of their service.

Cost: Free.

Memorial Day Observance

The City of Fort Wright also cordially invites you to attend our Annual Memorial Day Ceremony scheduled to be held on the front lawn of City Hall on Monday, May 25, 2026 at 10 am. For more ceremonial information please see our Annual Memorial Day Ceremony Event Brochure.

For more information please contact:

Jill Cain Bailey, CAO

City of Fort Wright

jcbailey@fortwrightky.gov