Flag dedication ceremony marks addition to military memorials in La Crosse
American, Wisconsin, POW/MIA and other military flags were added
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) – An addition to Veterans Freedom Park in La Crosse is flying high.
A flag-raising ceremony Wednesday marked the addition of of American, Wisconsin, POW/MIA and other military flags at the war memorials located at the park.
“It’s very special to me, because it’s just the right thing to do,” said Medal of Honor recipient Ken Stumpf. “They should have these all over the place.”
The park is home to memorials for veterans from World War II, Korea, Vietnam, as well as memorials to honor Hmong veterans and the World War II Nurse Cadet Corps.
Recent News Headlines from News 8 Now
Two more children accuse La Crosse doctor of sexual assault
What’s behind rising rent costs in La Crosse County and nationwide?
Watch: Family of a missing Onalaska 3-year-old hosts press conference
COPYRIGHT 2021 BY NEWS 8 NOW/NEWS 8000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.
