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Maj. General David Sprynczynatyk, ND Adjutant General and NDEA President Dakota Draper at the Memorial to the Fallen

NDEA Board Memer Nick Archuleta of Bismarck attends the Memorial Dedication.

Please Help Salute Our ND Fallen Soldiers

The NDEA Board of Directors is requesting that members and locals help raise funds for the North Dakota National Guard Memorial for the Fallen in the Global War on Terrorism.

Donations can be made individually or local Associations may want to have fundraisers to accumulate significant donations for the Memorial.  Why not have a jeans day or wear red, white and blue to raise money for the Memorial?

As North Dakota National Guard Major General David Sprynczynatyk says, "I appreciate your support and patriotism to the Service Members of our great state.  Let us not forget our fallen warriors."

NDEA plans to present the contributions raised to fulfill our pledge to the National Guard on Thanksgiving, 2009.  So, please send your contributions in whatever amount to NDEA, 410 E. Thayer Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58501 by Nov. 25, 2009.

The Memorial, which is located just outside the National Guard Headquarters at Fraine Barracks in Bismarck, will offer a location for families and friends to reflect on the lives of all fallen heroes.  It will be a lasting tribute that embodies their courage, integrity, loyalty and character; and its construction shows support for those who have died in defense of our freedom.

Also included in the Memorial are the names of those North Dakotans from all branches of service, active duty and reserve, who lost their lives fighting for our nation in support of the Global War on Terrorism.  It is open to the public.

Guidelines for contributing to this worthwhile cause are simple:

*Individuals or local associations can contribute.

*Checks should be made out to the North Dakota National Guard Foundation.

*Contributions should be mailed to NDEA, 410 E. Thayer Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58501.

*Receipts will be provided to individual donors.

You may rely on the National Guard Foundation's IRS recognized tax-exempt status granted under section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code, to take a tax deduction for your contribution.

If a local is planning a ‘large' fundraiser and needs further information, contact gary.rath@ndea.org for guidelines.