VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com)- Last August Valley City mourned the loss of 11 year-old Sam Noeske.

A year later, the community continues to celebrate his life and now a symbol of his lasting impression is being built.

Construction is currently underway for a baseball field at Washington Elementary. Principle Chad Lueck feels sharing one of his passions with other students is a great way to honor Sam’s memory.

The project is currently in the early stages but once complete, it will give the field a whole new look.

Principle Lueck hopes to have the field completed by Labor Day. Plans are being made for an opening event at the new diamond.