Anna Long
(651) 757-1536
(651) 263-2640 cell
anna.long@state.mn.us

Erik Sogge
(320) 616-2527
(320) 212-8450 cell 
erik.sogge@state.mn.us

WHAT:    

The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs invites the public to gather at the State Veterans Cemetery - Little Falls for the annual Memorial Ceremony Sunday, May 28. An instrumental prelude by the Richfield Symphonic Band will begin at 1:30 p.m. The formal program will begin at 2 p.m. and will include a placing of memorial wreaths, a fallen solider ceremony by the Korean War Veterans Minnesota Chapter 1, and a rifle salute by the Memorial Riffle Squad. Command Sergeant Major James Kampsen will be the guest speaker. 

In honor of Memorial Day, the Military Museum at Camp Ripley will also be open for visitors. 

The program is sponsored by the Minnesota State Veterans Memorial Association. For more information on this event, visit MinnesotaVeteran.org 

Note: Due to the high number of attendees expected, the public is encouraged to bring lawn chairs and carpool, if possible.

WHO:    

Veterans, families and representatives from Veterans Service Organizations

WHEN:    

Sunday, May 28; Prelude at 1:30 p.m. and Formal Program at 2 p.m.

WHERE:    

Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery – Little Falls
15550 Hwy 115
Little Falls, MN 56345

The cemetery is located adjacent to Hwy 371 and Hwy 115, seven miles north of Little Falls.     

For more information call: (507) 765-7320 or send an email to info.cempr@state.mn.us