Fergus Falls Veterans Home - Veterans Walk of Honor
Located at the Minnesota Veterans Home - Fergus Falls (1821 N Park St) is a Veterans Walk of Honor. The Memorial Wall contains resident's names engraved when they pass away. Additionally there is a Freedom Gazebo and a Branches of Service monument that honors the five branches of service currently serving.
Pictures from the Veterans Walk of Honor:
Memorial Wall
Memorial Wall
Memorial Wall
Memorial Wall - Patriot's Prayer
| A Patriot's Prayer |
May you go gently into the night.
May you find rest from burdens and strife.
May the warm fires of your patriot's heart,
bring you to joy and help you to start,
on the road to that country most real.
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Memorial Wall - Dedication Plaque
| "Memorial Wall" |
| The Memorial Wall project was supported by the following major sponsors |
Hopkins VFW Post 425
Detroit Lakes American Legion Post 15
Detroit Lakes MOC Pup Tent 9
Morris American Legion Post 29
Betty & Allen Rovang
Marjorie & Roy Scheidecker |
Bloomington MOC Pup Tent 51
Moorhead American Legion Post 21
Lake Country Barbershop Chorus
Isanti VFW Post 2735
Bernice & Norman Kjesbo
Hilma & Rudolph Virnala |
Many other donations were received from veterans, family, and friends.
These gifts were given to honor MVH Veterans and spouses
for their service and sacrifice to their country |
Freedom Gazebo
Freedom Gazebo
Branches of Service monument
Branches of Services Monument - Air Force / Marines
| Air Force |
Marines |
The Air Force marks
its beginnings in 1907
with the establishment of
Aeronautical Division
of the Army. On
September 18, 1947 it
officially became the
U.S. Department of the
Air Force. |
The Marines originated
on November 10, 1775
when the
Continental Congress
created two federal
battalions.
Establishment of the
U.S. Marine Corps
became official on
July 11, 1798 |
Branches of Services monument - Marines / Coast Guard
| Marines |
Coast Guard |
The Marines originated
on November 10, 1775
when the
Continental Congress
created two federal
battalions.
Establishment of the
U.S. Marine Corps
became official on
July 11, 1798 |
The U.S. Coast Guard
traces its origin to
August 4, 1790. It was
officially formed in 1915
when an act of Congress
combined the Revenue
Cutter Service with
the Life Saving Service. |
Branches of Services monument - Dedication Plaque
The dedication plaque reads:
| "Branches of Service" |
The Globe and Obelisk project was sponsored by the
American Legion Post 20, Jim Fish Commander
To Honor Our Valiant Forces Stationed Around The World
Guarding Our Freedoms
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Branches of Services monument - Globe
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