Who may be included on the Circle of Honor?

A veteran who served honorably and was born, raised, educated, lived, or worked in Lewiston may be eligible. The form also includes veterans who served in earlier periods, including the Revolutionary War.

What should I include with the application?

Include a copy of the veteran’s honorable discharge papers, such as a DD-214, and a $150 check payable to VFW Downriver Post 7487. Note on the check that it is for the Memorial Fund.

Do I need a notary for the Circle of Honor Application?

No. The application has no notary block; the applicant signs the honorable-service statement. The form does not list a notarized attachment or sworn step.

How do I submit the Circle of Honor Application?

Mail the completed application, proof of honorable service, and the $150 check to VFW Downriver Post 7487, PO Box 1164, Lewiston, NY 14092.

Lewiston, NY · Niagara County

No notary required

Circle of Honor Application

The Circle of Honor Application lets a person request recognition for an eligible veteran on Lewiston’s Veterans Memorial and provide contact and donation information.

What this form is

Use this application to request that an eligible living or deceased veteran’s name be included on Lewiston’s Circle of Honor Veterans Memorial. It asks for the veteran’s name and service branch, the applicant’s signature and contact information, and any additional donation; include proof of honorable discharge and a $150 check payable to VFW Downriver Post 7487.

Who needs it

Anyone seeking to honor a veteran connected to Lewiston by requesting inclusion on the memorial should complete and submit this application.

How to submit it

Mail the application, a copy of the veteran’s DD-214 or other proof of honorable service, and a $150 check payable to VFW Downriver Post 7487 to PO Box 1164, Lewiston, NY 14092. Put a note on the check explaining that it is for the Memorial Fund.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; the applicant signs the honorable-service statement, and no notarized attachment or sworn step is listed.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Circle of Honor Application.
2
Complete The Form
Print the veteran’s name, circle the service branch, sign the honorable-service statement, and provide your name and contact information.
3
Gather The Required Items
Include a copy of the veteran’s DD-214 or other proof of honorable service and a $150 check payable to VFW Downriver Post 7487.
4
Mail The Application
Send the application and required items to VFW Downriver Post 7487, PO Box 1164, Lewiston, NY 14092.

Frequently asked questions

Who may be included on the Circle of Honor?: A veteran who served honorably and was born, raised, educated, lived, or worked in Lewiston may be eligible. The form also includes veterans who served in earlier periods, including the Revolutionary War.
What should I include with the application?: Include a copy of the veteran’s honorable discharge papers, such as a DD-214, and a $150 check payable to VFW Downriver Post 7487. Note on the check that it is for the Memorial Fund.
Do I need a notary for the Circle of Honor Application?: No. The application has no notary block; the applicant signs the honorable-service statement. The form does not list a notarized attachment or sworn step.
How do I submit the Circle of Honor Application?: Mail the completed application, proof of honorable service, and the $150 check to VFW Downriver Post 7487, PO Box 1164, Lewiston, NY 14092.

Need something notarized?

This Circle of Honor Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Lewiston form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.