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Sunday is Veterans Day. Building a monument to honor our veterans requires dedication, commitment and a team to get the job done. It takes an artist willing to spend the time researching, designing and creating the paintings. It takes a committed group of individuals to share the dream and raise the money. And most importantly, it takes donors like yourself to make it come true!

 

The Veterans Art Monument was commissioned by the Minnesota State Veterans Memorial Association and consists of five 8’ X 10’ oil paintings; each paying tribute to the men and women of the five branches of the U.S. Military: Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard. Four completed paintings (Army, Navy, Coast Guard and Marine Corps) are installed in the Committal Hall at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery north of Little Falls. The Air Force painting is in progress and the artist, Charles Kapsner, plans to complete it by September 11, 2019. The paintings tell the story of each branch of service, commemorating the sacrifices of all who have served. Besides being a memorial to our nation’s military men and women, the paintings are educational tools which will help citizens and future generations to understand the vital role that the U.S. Military plays in maintaining our freedom and democracy.

Millions of men and women have served. Many were wounded in battle. Many died to keep us free. The least that we can do is to remember them. You can help by going to www.vetsart.org and donating any amount to help finish this unique monument.  The artist, Charles Kapsner, will be at the Committal Hall on Monday from 1pm until 4pm.  

 

Tomorrow night I will be working the table at Ritsche Auditorium on the campus of St. Cloud State University. The St. Cloud Symphony Orchestra is performing “Coming Home” a tribute to the Armistice Day 100th Anniversary.  The concert begins a 7:30. A pre-concert discussion with the conductor Brian Dowdy is scheduled for 6:30.  I hope to see you there.

 

Live From Here is another re-broadcast.  Tune in Saturday at 5pm CST on your radio or your smart phone.

 

“Three things in human life are important. The first is to be kind. The second is to be kind. And the third is to be kind.”  Henry James (1811-1882)