Veterans Day 2012: Honoring Those Who Served

As America readies to to honor our armed service veterans, we thought we'd look back at some of our coverage of the federal holiday.

With Veterans Day falling on a Sunday this year, the annual Bridgewater Elementary Veterans Day Program is scheduled for 9 a.m. Monday. The event is open to all veterans; there will be a brief social hour following with cards, coffee and cookies. As America readies to to honor our armed service veterans, we thought we'd look back at some of our coverage of the federal holiday. Here's a series we ran last year leading up to Veterans Day that looked at the membership challenges the Northfield VFW is facing. Follow Northfield Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our free newsletter

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VIDEO: Northfield Memorial Day Service

The hour-long Memorial Day service included speakers, music and the placing of the wreaths and flowers for our wars, conflicts and soldiers.

Follow Northfield Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter Hundreds of people joined together on a beautiful Monday morning at the Northfield Area Veterans Memorial Park to remember our fallen soliders. The hour-long Memorial Day service included speakers, music and the placing of the wreaths and flowers for our wars, conflicts and soldiers. Speakers included VFW Post Commander Bill Murphy, KYMN's Wayne Eddy, Rice County Commissioner Galen Malecha and Isabela Alvarez, a Sibley Elementary fourth-grader who read her poem "Our Symbol of Courage and Strength." MORE MEMORIAL DAY COVERAGE

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Corey Butler Jr.

1:50 pm on Tuesday, May 29, 2012

There's no reason to thank me. It's a pleasure to be there. And good luck with the wedding!   more ›

WWII Jeep Finds New Home at Northfield VFW

After more than 60 years in the Hong family, a 1942 Willys Army Jeep finds a new home with VFW Post 4393.

In 1946, Howard Hong left Northfield for war-ravaged Europe. The young St. Olaf philosophy professor, who would later become internationally known as a scholar and translator of the Danish philosopher Kierkegaard, had spent the war working at prisoner of war camps in Missouri and Iowa. When the war ended, he was called to service as senior field officer for the Refugee Division of the World Council of Churches. Between 1946 and 1948, he helped to resettle more than 250,000 war refugees.  During that time, Hong also became the owner of an iconic 1942 Willys Army Jeep, a veteran of the Normandy invasion, which he purchased at a U.S. Army auction in Paris. Back home in Minnesota, the Jeep became the Hong family vehicle. In the summer, it …

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Valentine’s Day…(yawn)...Again

There are alternatives for those who are single, or just hate the whole cards-and-candy routine.

When it comes to Valentine’s Day, people fall into two groups: The lovesick, and those who are, well, sick of the whole thing. Maybe you’re romantically challenged and would rather not be reminded of it. Or, maybe, you’re one of those people who thinks the self-determined Day of Romance has devolved into so much over-the-top pomp and circumstance. Regardless, there are plenty of you out there. The good news: If this year’s V-Day will be a decidedly solo affair, Northfield Patch has put together a list of alternatives for you on what’s become one of our country’s most commercialized holidays: 1. Anytime Fitness, Curves, Northfield Area Family YMCA, Northfield Athletic Club, Snap Fitness—While couples are filling their faces and smiling …

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A Look Back: Northfield Veterans Day 2010

As we look forward to Veterans Day on Friday, take a look back at last year's gathering.

As we look forward to Veterans Day on Friday, take a look back at last year's gathering at Riverside Lions Park. This year's Veterans Day program is at 11 a.m. at the park.

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9/11 Remembrance Set for Sunday in Northfield

The event will start shortly after 7:30 a.m. Sunday at Riverside Lions Park.

It's been nearly 10 years since the United States changed forever following terrorist attacks on American soil. In remembrance of 9/11, Northfielders will gather together at 7:40 a.m. Sunday for a ceremony at Riverside Lions Park. At 7:46 a.m.—the time the first of two planes flew into the World Trade Center in New York—the American flag will be raised at the park. All flags should be raised to half-staff that day, according to Northfield Veterans of Foreign War Post Commander Bill Murphy. Murphy said the ceremony will be brief, not expected to last more than 30 minutes. The ceremony will include a prayer, a song, a guest speaker and a 21-gun salute. IF YOU GO WHAT: 9/11 Remembrance WHEN: Approximately 7:40 a.m. Sunday, though it's advised…

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Bill Murphy

11:53 am on Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Thanks Corey...I hope to see everyone there. Should be a beautiful morning for a nice rememberance ceremony.   more ›

VIDEO: Memorial Day in Northfield

Hundreds of Northfielders attended the annual Memorial Day program at Riverside Lions Park.

Hundreds of Northfielders gathered together on Monday for the annual Memorial Day service at Riverside Lions Park. The Northfield High School band played several songs at the event and Pastor Timothy McDermott gave the invocation and Prayer for Navy Dead. Retired Army Major John Fleming gave the Memorial address. Rice County Commissioner Galen Malecha, American Legion Commander Ray Ozman and VFW Commander Bill Murphy also spoke. Area Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts also helped out.

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