Veterans honored at Fargo Air Museum

Ryan McNamara / WDAY By Ryan McNamara Today at 6:05 PM Listen Comments Share Share this article News Reporting News Reporting Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The Trust Project What is this? FARGO — Events across the metro and the country Wednesday, Nov. 11, recognized the service and bravery of U.S. veterans on Veterans Day. Veterans were honored at the Fargo Air Museum on Wednesday morning. The Red River Valley Concert Band played each military branch's anthem and taps. ADVERTISEMENT Guest speaker and veteran John Dalziel spoke about the unseen challenges veterans deal with after serving and the courage they have shown. Jason Hicks, commander of the Fargo Memorial Honor Guard, says it marked the start of a busy day for veterans. "After we finish the program here, then you go to your various posts, VFW, American Legion, etc., etc., for an afternoon of camaraderie and festivities," Hicks said. Hicks says he believes the most important tradition of Veterans Day is remembering those who served. READ MORE STORIES BY RYAN MCNAMARA Red River Valley Concert Band marks Veterans Day with music 20m ago NDSU equestrian team remembers Jewel 20h ago Fargo senator wants restrictions on license plate readers 1d ago Measles cases continue climbing in Minnesota 2d ago Comments Share Share this article News Reporting News Reporting Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The Trust Project What is this? Tags Tags VETERANS FARGO AIR MUSEUM FARGO By Ryan McNamara Ryan McNamara joined WDAY as a reporter in late 2024. He is a native of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota and graduated from St. Cloud State University in 2024. His time as a Husky included copious amounts of time spent at "The Herb" reporting on Husky hockey, or at Halenbeck Hall calling Husky basketball. He also spent two summers with the Northwoods League's St. Cloud Rox. Along with his duties in news and sports, Ryan dons a headset for occasional play-by-play broadcasts for North Dakota and Minnesota high school sports. When he's away from the station, he's most likely lifting, finding time to golf, or taking in as much college basketball as possible, in order to complete the elusive perfect March Madness bracket. Twitter Instagram Listen to this article Conversation ADVERTISEMENT What To Read Next Fargo RedHawks jerseys auction supports cemetery volunteers 54m ago · By Matthew Freeman Fargo Drivers encouraged to prepare tires for icy roads 58m ago · By Josh Mathisen Fargo Pucker Power: Ben Franklin trumpet students compete for best 'siren' sound 1d ago · By Kevin Wallevand ADVERTISEMENT Get Local Must Reads Prep Preps Plus: Region's athletes ink collegiate future on Signing Day 2h ago · By Andrew Haugland Moorhead Moorhead man accused in deadly shooting says he's ready for second trial 20m ago · By Matt Henson Columns Port: The voters are standing behind North Dakota's property tax cap 13h ago · By Rob Port Women's Sports Bison women's basketball signs two North Dakotans, part of large 2027 signing class 7h ago · By Dom Izzo