Fallen Soldiers

F-M community gathers for Wreaths Across America at Fargo National Cemetery

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Wreaths Across America is an annual, nationally recognized wreath-laying ceremony honoring our fallen veterans. The people of our community braved the harsh winter conditions and supported these heroes at Fargo National Cemetery. It began with a ceremony honoring all seven branches of the U.S. Military and the fallen soldiers, those missing in action and Prisoners of…

Fargo National Cemetery honors fallen veterans in solidarity with Wreaths Across America

"Today we are out here to honor, remember and teach."

FARGO, N.D.– In honor of fallen soldiers, Wreaths Across America is holding a nationwide ceremony and placing holiday wreaths on fallen veteran grave sites. “Today we are out here to honor, remember and teach. That’s our biggest mission and to make sure that we ceremoniously place a wreath on everybody’s site,” North Dakota Wing Civil Air Patrol, Lt. Troy Krabbenhoft…

North Dakota National Guard Honors Fallen Heroes

For veterans across the country like Major Strebe, Memorial Day is a reminder that the cost of freedom is never free.

MANDAN, N.D. — “We are deeply and eternally grateful to the brave men and women who stood in harms way to protect our nation and defend the values we hold dear,” said Governor Doug Burgum, “Now more then ever, we must never forget that freedom isn’t free.” Retired Major Arnie Strebe never forgets the price of freedom. “For those who…

Wreath Ceremony Is Held At The Veteran Cemetery

Remembering and honoring those who have fallen.

FARGO, N.D.- Weather conditions made it difficult, but not impossible for the 199th ANG Cadet Squadron, the West Fargo VFW Honor Guard and members of the community to hold a ceremony. They  laid wreaths honoring and remembering those who have fallen. “Today we’re doing what’s called Wreaths Across America, where our biggest mission is to honor those that have fallen,…