(Le Mars) — Memorial Day is Monday, but the American Legion Wasmer Post #241 of Le Mars along with some area businesses are already honoring our fallen veterans. A semi trailer showing the names of veterans that have had an American flag dedicated in their honor is parked at the Total Motors auto dealership near the flags of each military branch. Those American flags honoring the veterans will be on display at the Plymouth County Courthouse grounds during Memorial Day. Wayne Schipper is a past commander of the local American Legion. He says although the semi trailer has been around for a few years, many people haven’t had the opportunity to get a close-up look at the semi
trailer honoring local past veterans.
Schipper says more than 1400 names are listed on the semi trailer, although some recent names may not have been included as of yet.
Schipper asks people who have recently donated a flag in honor of a veteran to have patience, and the name will eventually be added.
Schipper says if a veteran is recognized in another Plymouth County community, it doesn’t necessarily mean that individual will be listed on the veterans semi-trailer.
The American Legion past commander says if family members don’t see a name listed on the semi-trailer from years past, they should notify either Jim Rolfes or himself.
Schipper says the semi-trailer also has the poem “Come Visit My Grave” by Jim Rolfes featured.
Schipper encourages people to visit Total Motors in Le Mars during this week leading up to Memorial Day to view the semi-trailer that honors our local veterans. He also expressed his appreciation to Total Motors for honoring veterans and the military all year with their display of the large American
flag along with each flag of the respective military branches.
