FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Memorial Honor Guard has been approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs to build the Veterans Memorial Center at Fargo National Cemetery. The local nonprofit will then donate the center to the National Cemetery Administration. Sen. John Hoeven helped advance this option saying it was used to save the project money and time and provide…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — State and local dignitaries announce a community plan to develop a Veterans Memorial Center at Fargo National Cemetery. The plan comes after talks of building a facility for the honor guards on duty during the cold and rainy weather. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs had purchased land to expand the cemetery from 5 to 35 acres….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — As part of Patriot Day, National Cemetery Administration is partnering with “Carry The Load” to clean up the Fargo National Cemetery. “Carry The Load” is a non-profit that offers volunteer opportunities to beautify sacred grounds at 67 national cemeteries nationwide on 9/11. Volunteers from local businesses including John Deere, Scheels, Buzzy Bee Coffee and Gate City…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – U.S. Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer were joined by VA Under Secretary Matthew Quinn in Fargo to give some updates on the changes coming to the Fargo National Cemetery. “This is a chance to control our own destiny if we can get together and do it.” said Hoeven. Some wished there were more talks about…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — On a chilly morning, another unclaimed veteran is laid to rest at Fargo National Cemetery. Richard Moldenhauer, a U.S. Air Force veteran, died on January 12 at the VA Hospital in Fargo. He had no immediate, close family. The 79-year-old was born in Brainerd, Minnesota and joined the Air Force in 1961. He was buried with…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – There are plans to remodel the Fargo National Cemetery, and the ones behind it have given us an exclusive look at their reimagining for the area. 35 acres of land was transferred to Veteran Affairs in early January, which has accelerated the project as they now prepare to get the facility up and running. “To see…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — With the sale of land finalized between the Department of Veterans Affairs and local landowners, the 5-acre Fargo National Cemetery will grow to 35 acres. U.S. Senator John Hoeven said, “And I also want to express my intent to continue to work to enhance this cemetery as much as we’ve done over the past 20 years…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – With snow falling and the wind blowing, people gathered at the Fargo National Cemetery for a veteran’s burial. Merle Schrank was buried with full military honors while numerous veterans and community members made their way out there and braved the elements. “I am always in shock to see so many people come out for unclaimed veterans,…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Out at the Fargo National Cemetery, over 200 people gathered to help lay wreaths on tombstones of veterans. This was part of a national movement, with over 4,200 locations participating. “It’s very heart-warming to see the amount of people and I’m sure the nice weather this year had a lot to do with it,” said Msgt….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Despite the cold temps, a large group gathered outside Fargo National Cemetery for an unclaimed soldier burial. U.S. Army veteran Vernon John Gutenkunst was laid to rest. “It’s really nice to see the community support that we have for our unclaimed veterans and our veterans as a whole. We are very fortunate in the area to…
