Veterans Memorial

Fundraising efforts to build a Veterans Memorial began in 2020. The idea was planted when a Cemetery Committee was formed to refurbish and revitalize the Cemetery grounds and repair monuments that had fallen into disrepair. The Cemetery is one of the seven area cemeteries that the Walcott Hagen-Helgeson Post 166 honors each Memorial Day. 

The Veterans' Memorial will stand as a symbol of gratitude and remembrance, a place for families, friends, and future generations to pay respects and reflect on the selfless contributions of our servicemen and women. The Memorial will honor veterans from 10 area cemeteries: Eagle, Hemnes, Pioneer, Christine, South Pleasant, South Pleasant-Christine (aka Lium), Walcott, Richland, Viking, and Zion. 

We want to thank all the generous donors who have made this memorial possible. Without their support, this monument could not have been completed. Keeping the Memorial maintained will be an ongoing project. There are several ways to donate. You may mail a check to: Walcott Cemetery and Area Veterans Memorial, PO Box 74, Walcott, ND 58077 or donate online through PayPal. Also, if you are a member of Thrivent Financial, you may designate your donation through Thrivent's Generosity and Giving Back Programs. 

Eligibility Requirements for engraving on monument.

Must meet two of the following criteria:

• Walcott mailing address

• Born in Walcott, Colfax, Eagle, or Viking Township

• Attended a country school within the Walcott mailing address or attended school in Walcott through 1974, and/or Kindred or Colfax Schools after 1974.

• Baptized and/or confirmed in the Walcott Lutheran Church or Shepherd of the Prairie Parish.

• Member of the Walcott Legion Post #166

• Veterans who meet two criteria and died during a conflict and are buried overseas will be included.

• Veterans who were called to serve stateside or overseas to defend our national interest, which may or may not have a named conflict.

• Veterans who already have name recognition on another Veterans Memorial will not be eligible.

• Veterans who meet two criteria but are buried stateside elsewhere will have the burial Legend of (O) for Other.

• Families of future Honorees will be asked to pay a $200 service charge for engraving. This fee will also help support the perpetual care of the Memorial and is subject to change based on inflationary costs.

 *** All Veterans released from service under honorable conditions.