veterans

Veteran's Day was this week and coming up in December, the Northland will have another event to honor those who have served. The 10th Annual Veterans’ Remembrance Dinner will be held December 4th in the Great Hall of the St. Louis County Heritage and Arts Center (the Depot.) Featured speakers Thomas Werner, Executive Director, and Ryan Welch, Airport Facilities Manager, from the Duluth Internation

Marine Cpl.  Mark Litynksi served two tours in Afghanistan for his country.  During his second tour, he volunteered to take point on foot patrol.  Sadly, he stepped on an IED that day, losing both legs, and his left arm.  He also suffered a broken pelvis.  After two months, he was already up and walking on his first set of prosthetics. Now Cpl. Litynksi will have a custom Smart Home built for him

Wreaths Across America is an organization of volunteers that organize Wreath Laying Ceremonies at Arlington Cemetery and other Veteran's cemeteries in all 50 States.  Wreaths Across America's mission is to "Remember, Honor, and Teach."

The book Heroes Of The Stage highlights artists in country music who have served in the military.   Country music has more stars than any other genre of music who have served in the military.  Want a few names?  George Strait, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Craig Morgan, Johnny Cash, and more...