U.S. Heroes Remembered

It’s a new beginning for the Grand Army of the Republic Park in Detroit Lakes.

63 years after its official dedication, the community is re–dedicating the park and celebrating the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War.

Along with the celebration of the end of the civil war. Those in attendance had the chance to honor the Grand Army of the Republic and to pay remembrance to the life of President Abraham Lincoln.

One young man says he’s thankful for these people in history, Xander Alvarez said, “Life would have probably gone on and America wouldn’t not be as good as it is today.”

After renovations, this re–dedication is the perfect time to put Detroit Lake on the map.

Detroit Lakes Mayor Matt Brenk said, “I believe there is only three grand army of the republic parks in the united states; three or four so it’s kind of unique and it’s a little known fact and i think it’s a neat little deal to have here in Detroit Lakes.”

A part of the re–dedication of the park is this time capsule that will be opened in 50 years.

“I’ll probably put in a couple bucks and one of my necklaces…so I can come back when I’m an old man and use again,” said Alvarez.

As we think towards the future, some are doing their part for the present.

“Regardless of what your education is, where you came from, what your parents were can really make our country something. And it’s individuals that do that. Not government, not Politician’s but us the people.”

The time capsule will be put into the ground April 16th.