Sherburne History Center Blog

With the fast approaching Veteran’s Day, we wanted to take a moment and thank all veterans for their service.  We also wanted to recognize some of the men who made the ultimate sacrifice for all of us. Men who died in the service of their country from Sherburne County, Minnesota include: Leo A. McBride Arthur Bernard Embretson Oscar Engbloom James L Brown Funeral service of Charles Brown, Becker, MN circa 1944 Lyle Illif Howard Palmer Robert Darrow Harold Gohman Charles Brown George Meyers Lawrence E. Lindorf Reginald “Mike” Smith Robert Brown Orvile Anderson Donald Borst Orville Hartman Robert Bell Carl Trovall Carl N. Nielson This is not intended as a comprehensive list of men from Sherburne County who have died in service.  We would welcome any information about others who have served. Thank you and have a safe Veteran’s Day 2017

This morning, 4 February 2017, I raised the flags at the Veterans’ Memorial at the Sherburne History Center.  As I finished, a wave of pride came over me.  This is a beautiful monument to honor so many men and women who served in the military.  Today is no different from any other day.  No special occasion, just Saturday February 4.  But today I feel the need to say to the men and women currently protecting us, and to everyone who served in the military: “Thank you for your sacrifice.”