WASHINGTON (KFGO/KVRR) – A Vietnam veteran who traveled to Washington, D.C. on this spring’s Honor Flight said making the trip has brought him healing and closure for the anger he’s felt after returning home from the war in 1971. Colin “Coby” Barstad enlisted in the military in March of 1967 after learning from the Selective Service draft board in Devils…
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. — Fargo Air Museum is paying tribute to Vietnam veterans this week. The Museum is teaming up with Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 941 to celebrate Vietnam Memorial week. The week-long event will include programming of speakers and live entertainment to honor the veterans. Speakers will cover topics such as PTSD, Agent Orange, and suicide prevention. There’s an…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — In honor of Vietnam Veterans Day, the West Fargo VFW is showing its appreciation to veterans right here in our community. As a sign of appreciation, people throughout the community came out to recognize those who served during the Vietnam War. “We’re here to remember those that have fallen and those in the VA. We…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Fargo National Cemetery and the Memorial National Guard honor an unclaimed military hero for his service. David Oliver, a Vietnam veteran was from Grand Forks and had no next of kin. “No veteran ever is buried without this ceremony,” Fargo Honor Guard Chaplain Russel Stabler said. “This was an amazing man, he served his country…
FARGO, N.D. — On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, the bells toll to mark 100 years since the end of World War I. “We are where we are today, free, because of what they did. And even though their war wasn’t the end of all wars like they declared, they paved the way for…
