Veteran’s Corner

Tom Krabbenhoft

Veterans Day is soon upon us. We have many activities and freebies for the Veteran community.
Head out to your local service organization as they all have something happening. Please consider joining any one of these organizations. They serve the community even more than the Veterans.

1. Moorhead American Legion free Stew at noon.
2. Fargo VFW/American Legion stew noon.
3.Fargo AMVETs Sh$t on a Shingle or SOS, a military favorite at noon.
4. West Fargo VFW program at 11 Stew at noon.
Please call them or check social media sites for more activities.

The United Patriotic Bodies will hold ceremonies for the first time in Moorhead.
Veterans Day program: 11/11/2023, 11:00 AM. At MSUM Center for the arts.
Introduction/ welcoming remarks: Wayne Wermanger Sr. Vice United Patriotic Bodies.
Opening Prayer: Russel Stabler Fargo Memorial Honor Guard
Posting of the colors: AMVETs Post #7 Fargo ND.
Music selection by Red River Valley Veterans concert band.
Speaker: Brian Shawn FMWF Chamber of Commerce former chair military affairs committee.
Music by the Red River Valley Veterans concert band (Service songs)
POW/MIA Missing man service Ed “Doc” Ahonen
Rifle volley Salute by Fargo VFW Post 762 color guard.
Taps Konrad Olson. Closing remarks and closing Prayer.

Thanks to our speaker Brian Shawn from the FMWF Chamber of Commerce. He has been a tireless supporter and advocate of Veterans.
Veterans love freebies and discounts. There is an endless variety of food, services and deals. Far too many to list here.
www.military.com/Veterans day
www.VA.gov
There is everything from free food, car washes, retail discounts and more.

Difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day?
Memorial Day’s purpose is to honor military members who have died, while Veterans Day recognizes the service of all America’s veterans.

Send your veteran-related items to me at 11btwk@gmail.com.