Update…

Permanent plaques have been installed at the Fallen Heroes Memorial in front of the Jamestown Civic Center.  Permanent markers arrived Saturday, July 4, 2014  and were installed by Jamestown Monument on Tuesday July 7.

 

Highlights from the dedication of the Fallen Heroes Memorial and Honor Ride were recorded by The Replay Channel for later playback. Pictures from the dedication and Honor Ride online at Facebook for readers to share.

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  • Dedication of Fallen Heroes Memorial, Duane Sand, Sen John Hoeven, ND Patriot Guard Dedication of Fallen Heroes Memorial, Duane Sand, Sen John Hoeven, ND Patriot Guard
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  • Quiet time after the Honor Ride had left the Civic Center. Quiet time after the Honor Ride had left the Civic Center.
  • Fallen Heroes Memorial at Jamestown Civic Center - temporary plaque awaiting casting to arrive Fallen Heroes Memorial at Jamestown Civic Center - temporary plaque awaiting casting to arrive
  • Fallen Heroes Memorial - honoring the families - CSi photo Fallen Heroes Memorial - honoring the families - CSi photo
  • Fallen Heroes Memorial at Jamestown Civic Center - temporary plaque awaiting casting to arrive Fallen Heroes Memorial at Jamestown Civic Center - temporary plaque awaiting casting to arrive
  • Fallen Heroes Honor Ride at Jamestown Civic Center - CSi photo Fallen Heroes Honor Ride at Jamestown Civic Center - CSi photo
  • Fallen Heroes Memorial at Jamestown Civic Center - temporary plaque awaiting casting to arrive Fallen Heroes Memorial at Jamestown Civic Center - temporary plaque awaiting casting to arrive
  • Fallen Heroes Memorial at Jamestown Civic Center - CSi Photo Fallen Heroes Memorial at Jamestown Civic Center - CSi Photo
  • Fallen Heroes Memorial stands proud in noon-day sun. Fallen Heroes Memorial stands proud in noon-day sun.
     

Previously reported:  Jamestown (CSi) Jamestown will host the Fallen Heroes Memorial and Honor Ride June 19, 20, 2015, in conjunction with the North Dakota Patriot Guard.  The Patriot Guard was put together to protect soldiers killed in action that are returned home.

Updated information was given on Monday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable with Ride Captain, George Quigley, and Michel Grotrian.  George pointed out that on:

On Friday June 19, Civic Center doors open at 5-p.m., of the Social Hour.  Admission is free, with the exception of the steak fry. 300 and 500 Patriot Guard members are expected in Jamestown for the weekend’s event and ride.

Steak Fry at 6-p.m., with a chance to win $2,500 in Cash Prizes, tickets $20.

Statue dedicated to local fallen heroes will be dedicated outside the Jamestown Civic Center’s main entrance. The time is set for 7:15-p.m.

The Rev. Joseph Barrett, assistant pastor at St. James Basilica, will open the ceremony with a blessing.

The parents and families of the three fallen soldiers from Jamestown will be in attendance.  U.S. Senator, John Hoeven is scheduled to speak at 7:30-p.m.

 

FallenHeroBaseAt the base of the statue will be plaques honoring three military members who died while serving in combat: Army Spc. Paul Beyer and North Dakota Army National Guard Spc. Phillip Brown, Jamestown, and Army Reserve Maj. Alan Johnson, originally from Montpelier.

Quigley said  each man’s plaque will include his name, rank, the branch of service he was in and a picture. The statue will be placed in the middle of the square landing on the west side of the Civic Center.

The statue is provided by Duane Sand of the U.S. Navy, whose goal is to have a statute dedicated to fallen heroes in each major North Dakota. A stature was recently installed in Carrington.

Also on our show, Michel Grotrian. added that there will be a silent auction through the two days, plus a cash raffle Friday evening. 8-p.m., – 10-p.m., Music

Cash Bar all evening….MUST BE 21 OR OLDER TO ENTER DESIGNATED ALCOHOL SALES PREMISES

On Saturday June 20th

10-a.m., – noon Registration for the Honor Ride, $10 per person

Noon – Memorial Program and presentation to families of the fallen soldiers

The Guest Speaker, will be D.C. Faber, CEO of Faber Group Synergy LLC, will talk at noon Saturday about the impact post-traumatic stress disorder has had on the lives of combat veterans.

After Faber’s speech there will be a balloon release by the statue.

1:15-p.m., Honor Ride leaves from the Civic Center

5:30-p.m., Free Meal for Honor Ride participates and Gold Star Families

8-p.m., Music

Cash bar all evening… MUST BE 21 OR OLDER TO ENTER DESIGNATED ALCOHOL SALES PREMISES

More information on line at www.NDPG.org