North Dakota is one of the few states, up until now, to not have a national veterans cemetery.
Fargo National Cemetery
The Fargo National Cemetary, located just north of Fargo, by the Maple Sheyenne Lutheran Church near Harwood, is set to be completed later this year.
It will have a memorial wall, flagpoles and entry features. And, another 5 acres is set aside for additional burial sites when this one reaches capacity which is likely in about 10 years.
The new cemetery will complement the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery near Mandan, which is state operated.
In this podcast: John Knapp, Deputy Director of Fort Snelling National Cemetery, joins Amy & JJ to give us an update on construction and what to expect when it’s finished.
Knapp says this is meant to serve the around 25,000 veterans in the Fargo area.
Last fall, about 1400 preplaced crypts were finished and he says the new National Cemetery will also accept inground and above ground cremation remains.
National cemeteries are of no cost to the eligible veteran or spouse.
Photos from last fall’s construction:
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WATCH: Vietnam Vets Tell Their Stories
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Fitness Program for Fargo Veterans
KFGO Podcast –
The History of the West Fargo Diversion
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