Veterans Memorial, Kranzburg, South Dakota - Non-Specific Veteran Memorials on Waymarking.com

The Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Kranzburg was the first Catholic Church in the County. It was founded in 1869 by Father James Fitzpatrick. Father Fitz as he would later be known, was murdered in 1879 in an apparent murder by the local Sioux Tribe led by Chief Dancing Bear.

However, the Sioux were never charged with the crime because the circumstances surrounding the incident appeared to frame Dancing Bear. Father Fitz was not on cordial terms with the Sioux, but he was disliked even more by the locals for his fire and brimstone speeches condemning the drunkenness that washed over the young town.

This memorial is located in the southeast corner of the cemetery and is visible from the road.

Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial In Honor Of: Veterans buried in this cemetery Marker Text: GOD BLESS AMERICA AND ALL THE SOULS BURIED HERE IN THIS CEMETERY AND ESPECIALLY THE VETERANS WHO SERVED THEIR COUNTRY WHEN CALLED UPON, SO THAT WE MAY CONTINUE TO ENJOY OUR FREEDOM. ALL GAVE SOME SOME GAVE ALL THERE IS SOME GOOD IN THE WORST OF US SOME BAD IN THE BEST OF US SO IT ISNT UP TO ONE OF US TO TALK ABOUT THE REST OF US TO YOU O LORD I LIFT MY SOUL PSALM 25 Who Put it Here?: Holy Rosary Church Description of Memorial: This memorial is located in the Holy Rosary Cemetery in Kranzburg, South Dakota. It is a black granite stone about 5 feet high and is etched with the various services. Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed Date of dedication: Not listed

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