vetsmemorialbootsBismarck  (CSi)  Family members, community leaders, friends and fellow service members are invited to attend a remembrance ceremony at the Memorial to the Fallen in the Global War on Terrorism, outside of Fraine Barracks in Bismarck, North Dakota. This year’s event, which is scheduled for 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, also will include adding two North Dakotans’ names to the memorial. Both heroes were killed in action while serving during the Global War on Terrorism.

The North Dakota service members being honored are:

.               Petty Officer First Class Kevin Rux, United States Navy, formerly of Portland, North Dakota.

o             Killed aboard the USS Cole, in Aden, Yemen, Oct. 11, 2000.

.               Capt. John Gaffaney, United States Army, formerly of Williston, North Dakota.

o             Killed during the shootings in Fort Hood, Texas, Nov. 5, 2009.

Ceremony attendees also are invited to participate in an “Old Glory” run/walk, which will span over the biking trail extending from Pioneer Park to the memorial outside of Fraine Barracks. The run/walk will begin at 8:30 a.m. Both events are open to the public.

The memorial at Fraine Barracks was dedicated on Sept. 11, 2009, and honors 26 North Dakota service members who lost their lives in the Global War on Terrorism. It was established to provide a place where families, friends and fellow citizens could reflect and remember the service of the fallen. The memorial is a joint venture between the City of Bismarck and the North Dakota National Guard and is funded through private donations

The Remembrance Ceremony is from  10 – 11 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016

Old Glory” Run/Walk will be at  8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016

at Pioneer Park, River Road and Burnt Boat Drive, Bismarck.