![]() ![]() During the Civil War, city founder Winfield Scott volunteered and served as a captain in Company C of the 126th New York Volunteer Infantry.Winfield Scott: United States Army, 1862-64 (Photo courtesy city of Scottsdale) Scottsdale Salutes honorees 2022 The banners are installed along Drinkwater Boulevard from Osborn Road to Scottsdale Road. ![]() Scott will be joined by other notable Scottsdale veterans throughout history, alongside members of the current generation of service members. The inaugural group of honorees was selected to represent each service branch and each service era to the extent possible.Ĭity founder Winfield Scott, a captain in the United States Army who was wounded five times in the Civil War, is featured on banner number one. More than 50 local veterans and service members - people from Scottsdale along with current and former residents, were considered. Nominations from the community were taken in September and the response from the community was excellent, city officials say. The Scottsdale Salutes program was initiated by the Veterans Advisory Commission as part of their charge to elevate awareness and appreciation for veterans in the community, according to a press release. Travelers along Drinkwater Boulevard in Old Town Scottsdale will see tributes to numerous people from Nov. This November, Scottsdale is celebrating the community’s veterans and military service members in a new way: with large street light banners. ![]()
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