Remembering Monroe’s fallen at graduation

As we prepare for the graduation of Monroe High School’s Class of 2017, we pause in remembrance of those no longer with us, high school classmates who never walked across the stage, diploma in hand, staff members whose time was cut short while serving at Monroe.

We remember Kade Alan Harting, Amelia (Amy) Sanderson, Thomas Turner, Rockie Bedker, Cameron Klock, Charles Wickizer, Rich Borgford, Beth Edwards, Tom Edwards, Brett Olson, Tracy Munson, Jolene Falstich, Lee Danielsen, Shannon Dannar, Christel Pongonis, Tyler Ligtenberg, Rory Urness, Ryan Watson, Lucas Leeberg, Patrick Murphy, David Mead, Aaron Harvey, Kris Schroeder, Jackson Weaver, and Marva Kay Peterson.

At the back of Monroe High School is a special memorial garden, a dogwood tree in the center. Over the years, our staff and students have been honored with a memorial bench, memorial stone, memorial walkway, and plaques. The garden is a quiet place to remember loved ones.

Kurt and Deanna Nowadnick,
Monroe