FARGO, N.D. (Air Museum) – The Fargo Air Museum partnered with Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 941 is hosting Vietnam Memorial Week April 29 through May 5.

Saturday, April 29 kicks off the week with an opening ceremony at 9:30am. Sunday, April 30 ceremony begins at 11:30am. The opening ceremony consists of remarks from Dr. Tim Mahoney, Fargo mayor; POW/MIA speaker, Ed “Doc” Ahonen, Master SGT. (RET.); ceremonial wreath laying by Vietnam veterans; bagpipes by Kirk Brickman; and more. Sunday, April 30 ceremony consists of environmental agency speaker, Tanya Kemper; Cass and Clay County Veteran Service Officer speakers, Curt Cannon and Chris Deery; and United Patriotic Bodies speaker, Jason Hicks; and more.

The Vietnam Memorial Wall, Canadian Vietnam Memorial Wall, and many exhibitors are on display all week. The week is free will donation with no registration required. Seeing this memorabilia really brings me back. It’s important to remember and honor all those who sacrificed so much for our freedoms. Freedom is not free. Ed “Doc” Ahonen, Master SGT. (RET.)

The Fargo Air Museum was founded with the nonprofit mission of promoting aviation through education, preservation and restoration. Located on 19th Ave. N. just east of Interstate-29, the Fargo Air Museum is home to aircraft of all eras. Visit www.fargoairmuseum.org for additional information.