(KNSI) – Minnesota officials are dedicating a new Medal of Honor Memorial on Thursday afternoon at the Capitol Mall in St. Paul.
Starting at 1:30, it will be attended by several past winners of the award along with multiple leaders of the society dedicated to the prestigious honor. Nationwide, there are currently 65 recipients who are living, but none in Minnesota. The state has seen 72 residents selected for the wartime distinction.
The ceremony will include a cannon volley, displays of war memorabilia from the Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum, a flyover with vintage aircraft, performances by the Red Bull Band, and more.
The Medal of Honor plaza wraps around the Promise of Youth sculpture. To celebrate that connection, St. Thomas Academy is hosting several of the attendees on Wednesday as part of its Character Development Program.
For those unable to attend Thursday’s ceremony in person, a live stream will be available on Youtube. Find the link here.
___
Copyright 2022 Leighton Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be broadcast, published, redistributed, or rewritten, in any way without consent.
FOLLOW US FOR INSTANT UPDATES!
FOLLOW US FOR INSTANT UPDATES!