FARGO (KFGO) – Memorial Day is a national holiday observed in the United States on the last Monday in May. It is a day when Americans honor the men and women who have died fighting in America’s wars.
Dave Rice is a Navy Veteran and the Host of the Veterans Hour on KFGO, he shares the difference between Memorial Day & Veterans Day
“On Memorial Day, We honor and memorialize our departed comrades and family members. It’s a solemn occasion. On Veterans Day, we celebrate and honor our Veterans who have served our country. We were proud to serve our country, and are now proud to serve our community,” said Rice.
Memorial Day traditions date back to May 30th, 1868, when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. It was called Decoration Day back then.
Memorial Day Content:
Memorial Day Activities:
Fargo VFW, AL and AMVETs
0730 Fargo Northside Jewish Cemetery
0800/0830 North Holy Cross Fargo cemetery
1030hrs Riverside cemetery (line up)
1100hrs ceremony (riverside)
1200/1230hrs Sunset memorial gardens see program attached
1330hrs Lindenwood 164th INF and Submariners monuments.
West Fargo VFW/AL/AMVETS
1045hrs Flag Raising at POW/MIA Plaza
1100hrs Program
Harwood AL, Auxiliary and Legion Riders
Program at 10 am
Harwood-Oakwood cemetery
On the MN side
Moorhead AL and Dilworth VFW
7:00 Ceremony on Veterans memorial bridge.
8:45 Moorhead Memorial gardens
9:15 Sabin (Elmwood cemetery)
9:30 Sabin (Trinity cemetery)
10:00 Evergreens South Moorhead
10:15 Prairie Home Cemetery
10:30 St. Josephs Cemetery
10:40 Riverside North Moorhead cemetery
11:00 Ceremony at Moorhead American Legion
12:15 flag raising
**These times are approximate so it is recommended that you should be there 10-15 minutes early
Cemetery ceremonies will include: Prayer, Rifle Salute, and Taps
Fargo Memorial Honor Guard/ Sheyenne -Maple church
6:00 pm program
6:30 picnic
7:00 Live concert by Operation Check 6
9:00 PM Fireworks
This program is a memorial service and celebration of sacrifice, We had requested to conduct a ceremony at the National Cemetery but due to a timing conflict were denied by FT. Snelling NCA.
