The Exchange Clubs of Salem, Oregon and its community partners has put together a Patriot Day “Field of Flags” to commemorate the 10th anniversary of 9/11 and honor the victims and heroes from that day.

Over 5,000 flags and banners are being flown during the three day event, which is already in progress.

Flags can be purchased for $25 to honor a fallen soldier.

“The Field of Flags Memorial has already received an astonishing show of encouragement from the Salem business community,” said Jerry Thompson, coordinator for the event. “We are so grateful for the generous support without which we would not be successful. This memorial is so important, and these contributions demonstrate how committed this nation is to honoring the victims of 9/11 and our troops.”

Additional Patriot Day events will be held throughout the weekend, including a cannon salute, a military flyover and a Run-to-Remember 5k race, with proceeds benefiting E.S.C.A.P.E’s Child Abuse Prevention Program and the Oregon Military Emergency Relief Fund.