Saturday, December 06, 2025
35.0°F

Forgotten Heroes Memorial

| July 6, 2012 6:00 AM

On June 19 at the Grant County Airport (former Larson Airforce Base), a memorial monument was dedicated to the Korean War servicemen who were aboard an Airforce C 124 Transport plane that crashed in the early morning hours on Dec. 20, 1952. The flight was part of "Operation Sleigh Ride," a program to bring servicemen home for the holidays.

Become a Subscriber!

You have read all of your free articles this month. Select a plan below to start your subscription today.

Already a subscriber? Login

Print & Digital
Includes home delivery and FREE digital access when you sign up with EZ Pay
  • $16.25 per month
Buy
Unlimited Digital Access
*Access via computer, tablet, or mobile device
  • $9.95 per month
Buy