The Good Life – November-December 2020

and eligible family members," said
Nicklay.
All members and veterans of the
armed forces are eligible to be
buried in a VA national cemetery if
they have met minimum active-duty
service requirements and were not
dishonorably discharged. Members
of the reserve armed forces who
pass away while on active duty,
while on training duty, were eligible
for retired pay, or were called to
active duty and served the full term
of service may also be eligible for
burial. A veteran's spouse, widow or
widower, minor children, and under
certain conditions, adult unmarried
children with disabilities can be
buried in the VA cemetery.
Get involved
The Fargo Memorial Honor Guard
works to express honor, respect,
and gratitude for so many veterans
who have served their country.
"They were promised this and we're
making sure it happens," said Freed.
To get involved with the Fargo
Memorial Honor Guard, Nicklay
suggests contacting your local
veterans organization. "We're
always looking for volunteers.
We've got members from all groups
representing the United Patriotic
Bodies. There's always someone in
a local group for interested parties
to talk to and learn more," said
Nicklay. •
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