Avenue of Heroes Program
ABOUT
The Avenue of Heroes Program is a military service recognition program sponsored by the City of Coronado. Nominations are accepted on a continuing basis and the public is encouraged to nominate a deserving veteran -- living or deceased -- that has honorably served their country. The program is an inspirational way for the Coronado community to honor the many men and women who have lived here during their military careers.
Officials with the City of Coronado, VFW Post 2422, the Third & Fourth Streets Neighborhood Association, and the Coronado Historical Association worked together to develop the Hometown Banner program, which honors men and women from Coronado.
MAY 20, 2023, AVENUE OF HEROES CEREMONY
The May 2023 Group XVI Honorees
- James G. Callaway
- Charles W. Cole
- Charles E. ‘Chuck’ Cuson
- Edwin J. ‘Doc’ Friesen
- Robert Byron Fuller
- Lowell A. Grimaud
- Maurice L. ‘Swede’ Grimaud
- Clarence R. Johnson
- George P. Lawler
- John W. ‘Jack’ McCormick
- John W. McCormick, Jr.
- George Morgan
- Robert A.H. Murline
- Arthur D. Ronimus, Jr.
- John E. Schaefer, Jr.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
NOMINATION ELIGIBILITY: Nominees for banners shall be past or present residents of Coronado -- living or deceased -- who served or are serving honorably in any branch of the US Armed Forced. For purposes of satisfying the residency requirement, an individual shall be considered a resident of Coronado if they presently reside or previously resided within the City limits of Coronado, including being stationed at Naval Base Coronado. Proof of military service may be documented in many ways, including, but not limited to, a copy of their DD Form 214, an individual's release from active duty record, or an individual's active duty record. Proof of prior or current residency shall be provided to the satisfaction of the selection Committee. Proof of residency may take many forms depending on available documentation.
CONTACT
For more information on the nomination process, please check online here or contact Andrea McCullough, Communications & Engagement Officer by phone at 619. 522.7340 or by email at aoh@coronado.ca.us.
AVENUE OF HEROES BANNERS
Avenue of Heroes Banners honoring Coronado veterans are displayed along Third and Fourth streets from Orange Avenue to Naval Air Station North Island, which has been officially designated as the Avenue of Heroes. Banners commemorating those selected for the honor are hung along the City’s designated Avenue of Heroes, Third and Fourth streets from Orange Avenue to Naval Air Station North Island. Those selected are honored with a ceremony in either May or November of each year at the Coronado High School Performing Arts Center. Banners are provided at no cost to the families or honorees and provided to the honoree/families once the banners are replaced with the next incoming group of honorees.
AVENUE OF HEROES PAST PROGRAMS
- November 2022 Program and Photos 2022 Spring
- 2021 Fall 2021 Spring
- 2020 Fall 2019 Spring (PDF)
- 2018 Spring (PDF) 2018 Fall
- 2017 Spring (PDF) 2017 Fall
- 2016 Spring (PDF) 2016 Fall
- 2015 Spring (PDF) 2015 Fall