Fargo retirement community honors local veterans

Josh Mathisen / WDAY By Josh Mathisen Today at 8:38 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 — A Veterans Day celebration was held Wednesday, Nov. 11, for the 20-plus local veterans who live in a Fargo retirement community. Touchmark at Harwood Groves held a special presentation Wednesday, honoring the veterans who live there for their service. ADVERTISEMENT Students in the Park Christian High School Choir performed, and someone read the names of all of the veterans at Touchmark. WDAY News spoke to Bob Boone, a retired Air Force pilot who served all over the world, from Panama to Fairbanks, Alaska. He said he appreciates seeing young people celebrate the day. "It's very, very, very good. It makes you feel very good. These young people are learning a lot of things, and they seem very nice," Boone said. Boone says he's happy to have served his country and is grateful to have been able to serve in all 50 states and most of the Canadian provinces while on duty. 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 By Josh Mathisen Listen to this article Conversation ADVERTISEMENT What To Read Next Fargo RedHawks jerseys auction supports cemetery volunteers 2h ago · By Matthew Freeman Fargo Veterans honored at Fargo Air Museum 2h ago · By Ryan McNamara Fargo Drivers encouraged to prepare tires for icy roads 2h ago · By Josh Mathisen ADVERTISEMENT Get Local Must Reads Prep Preps Plus: Region's athletes ink collegiate future on Signing Day 4h ago · By Andrew Haugland Moorhead Moorhead man accused in deadly shooting says he's ready for second trial 2h ago · By Matt Henson Minnesota Veteran’s lost wedding ring finds its way back to him in unusual manner 9h ago · By Dennis Doeden Women's Sports Bison women's basketball signs two North Dakotans, part of large 2027 signing class 9h ago · By Dom Izzo