by Mike Knaak
editor@thenewsleaders.com
The fourth of five paintings in the Veterans Historic Art Monument will be unveiled Saturday, May 26.
The paintings are installed at Committal Hall at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, north of Little Falls.
The unveiling of the most recent painting, which captures significant events in Marine Corps history, will take place at 2:30 p.m.
Previous paintings highlighted the Army, Navy and Coast Guard. All were painted by Minnesota Artist Charles Gilbert Kapsner.
The dedication and ceremony program includes veterans and active-duty personnel, some of whom served as models in the painting, dignitaries, Marine Corps re-enactors and the artist.
The Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery Committal Hall is at 15550 Hwy. 115, Little Falls.
The nearly completed Marine Corps painting in artist Charles Gilbert Kapsner’s studio.
Artist Charles Gilbert Kapsner signs the painting.
