I would like to say thank you to The Becker and Big Lake Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Committees for hosting the Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans event that was held at Becker’s City Park last Saturday.

 

I would like to recognize our volunteers and donators - Becker, Big Lake and Waite Park American Legions, Becker American Legion Honor Guard, Becker and Clear Lake Lions Clubs, Big Lake Spud Fest, Nellie and the Ladies Auxiliary for preparing the food, Becker Food Pride, LPI, Sherburne State Bank, Big Lake McDonald’s and Big Lake Caribou Coffee, our local boy scouts, Keith & Gloria Marten, Rick & Nancy Hendrickson, John Heurung and Adam Maskowski and to those who just stepped in to help. Thanks to our guest speakers and entertainment staff - Sheriff Joel Brott, Tom Risley, Big Lake Mayor Raeanne Danielowski, Jim Newberger, Andrew Matthews, A J Kern and Kandyce Sorenson & The Vision Tae Kwon Do Group. I would also like to thank the Bruce Price, Citizen Newspaper, Pain Free Patriots and United Cerebral Palsy who volunteered their time and shared their services on this memorable day. 

 

A very special thanks goes out to Honorary Yellow Ribbon Member Kari Westby, none of this would be possible without her. A heartfelt thanks to Mr. Roger Bigalke for creating the plaques and personally presenting them to each of the Veterans. And to all who attended to show your love and support for our veterans, thank you! Welcome home, Vietnam veterans and thank you for your

service. I hope you all enjoyed the day.