Brock Freer of the U.S. The Coast Guard places flags at crosses honoring area residents who have died during the past year as part of Langdon's Memorial Day observance. Freer, home on military leave, assisted with the annual tribute alongside members of the American Legion honor guard. Photo by Larry Stokke
LANGDON — Over Memorial Day weekend, the Freer family experienced two touching reminders of the power of remembrance.During graduation week, members of the Class of 2026 honored classmate John Freer with a special tribute, remembering the friend who would have graduated alongside them this spring. A day later, John's brother, Brock Freer, home on military leave, helped place flags duri...