Memorial Day 2024

My hometown of Kensal, ND, has a program for Memorial Day every year. I’m not sure when the first one was held but the tradition continues thanks the members of the American Legion and Sons of the American Legion John Florhaug Post 103. There is a presentation held at the school gym followed by a flag raising and salute at the town’s two cemeteries. The community hosts a lunch at the Catholic Church and a raffle and socializing at the Legion Hall wrap up the day. Most if not all of the town attended the program this year as well as many out-of-town friends and relatives. It’s one of the few events where you may get the chance to visit with people not seen in months or even years. The following are images from the day’s events. Be sure to get all the way to the end for a word about one of Kensal’s most special residents.

Herman Kulla is the oldest resident of Kensal at 100 years of age, but he seems much younger than that. Herman served in the Marines during WWII in Guam and Iwo Jima. In 1957 he purchased a bar in Kensal and ran it with his late wife Jean for the next 45 years. He was honored at this year’s program for being a member of the American Legion for 80 years. A great guy that we hope will be around for many years to come!