Memorial Day on the border

For 80 years, the Royal Canadian Legion and the American Legion have been honoring those who gave the ultimate sacrifice, together. Marching across the border, they exchange flags, play each country's national anthem and march back to Sherwood, N.D. for more Memorial Day services.
Members of the American Legion Post 218 in Sherwood, North Dakota march toward the Canadian border on Monday, May 29, 2017 to exchange flags with members of the Canadian Legion, a Memorial Day tradition. This year was the 80th anniversary of the exchange. Photo by Clay Lomneth / The American Legion.
Members of the American Legion Post 218 in Sherwood, North Dakota march toward the Canadian border on Monday, May 29, 2017 to exchange flags with members of the Canadian Legion, a Memorial Day tradition. This year was the 80th anniversary of the exchange. Photo by Clay Lomneth / The American Legion.
From left, Brenda Aime of the Royal Canadian Legion, Bruce Sanderson from Sherwood Post 213, Larrie Murray  and Terry Kimler from the Royal Canadian Legion wrap flags they exchanged after a trade at the border on Monday, May 29, 2017 in Sherwood, N.D. Photo by Clay Lomneth / The American Legion.
From left, Brenda Aime of the Royal Canadian Legion, Bruce Sanderson from Sherwood Post 213, Larrie Murray and Terry Kimler from the Royal Canadian Legion wrap flags they exchanged after a trade at the border on Monday, May 29, 2017 in Sherwood, N.D. Photo by Clay Lomneth / The American Legion.
Mary Lynn Engh holds Tayte Smith, 10 months, during a Memorial Day service in the former Sherwood High School on Monday, May 29, 2017 in Sherwood, N.D. Photo by Clay Lomneth / The American Legion.
Mary Lynn Engh holds Tayte Smith, 10 months, during a Memorial Day service in the former Sherwood High School on Monday, May 29, 2017 in Sherwood, N.D. Photo by Clay Lomneth / The American Legion.
A projector displays the American flag inside of the former Sherwood High School gymnasium on Monday, May 29, 2017 in Sherwood, N.D. Photo by Clay Lomneth / The American Legion.
A projector displays the American flag inside of the former Sherwood High School gymnasium on Monday, May 29, 2017 in Sherwood, N.D. Photo by Clay Lomneth / The American Legion.
Colonel Colin J. Conner, Commander of the 91st Missile Wing at Minot Air Force Base speaks at a Memorial Day service inside the former Sherwood High School building on Monday, May 29, 2017 in Sherwood, N.D. Photo by Clay Lomneth / The American Legion.
Colonel Colin J. Conner, Commander of the 91st Missile Wing at Minot Air Force Base speaks at a Memorial Day service inside the former Sherwood High School building on Monday, May 29, 2017 in Sherwood, N.D. Photo by Clay Lomneth / The American Legion.
Members of the American Legion and Royal Canadian Legion march into a cemetery outside of Sherwood, N.D. for a Memorial Day wreath laying on Monday, May 29, 2017. Photo by Clay Lomneth / The American Legion.
Members of the American Legion and Royal Canadian Legion march into a cemetery outside of Sherwood, N.D. for a Memorial Day wreath laying on Monday, May 29, 2017. Photo by Clay Lomneth / The American Legion.
Oran Keith from Sherwood Post 213 lays a wreath at a cemetery outside of Sherwood, N.D. on Monday, May 29, 2017. Photo by Clay Lomneth / The American Legion.
Oran Keith from Sherwood Post 213 lays a wreath at a cemetery outside of Sherwood, N.D. on Monday, May 29, 2017. Photo by Clay Lomneth / The American Legion.