More than 2,000 flags planted at Covina middle school as part of Veterans Day tribute

COVINA, Calif. (KABC) -- Volunteers planted more than 2,000 American flags on the grounds of a school as part of an annual Veterans Day tribute.

The 15th annual Field of Valor is being hosted on the campus of Sierra Vista Middle School at 777 E. Puente Street, near Grand Avenue.

The tribute began on Nov. 8, opened to the public on Wednesday morning and is scheduled to continue through Saturday.

"The San Gabriel Valley experiences an amazing sense of patriotism while viewing and honoring those that serve and have served this great Nation," a statement on the project's website said.

The Field of Valor was started by the Covina Rotary Club to pay tribute to local veterans, active-duty military members and deployed families.

Last weekend, people of all ages came out to painstaking set up the display. Many of the flags have been placed with a specific loved one in mind.

All of the funds raised from donations will go towards helping veterans in need.