Congressman Denny Rehberg

WASHINGTON, DC - Montana’s Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today announced the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded the Western Montana State Veterans Cemetery in Missoula a $4,153,011 grant for construction.
“The greatest honor we can give to those who have fought for our freedom is to remember their sacrifice,” said Rehberg, a member of the House Appropriations Committee. “Veterans’ cemeteries ensure a proper burial for those who have served and makes certain they will never be forgotten. This grant will allow the cemetery to move forward with its construction.”

The funds will be used for the first phase of the cemetery’s construction. In addition, the VA will pay 100 percent of the additional cost associated with the construction of the cemetery. The cemetery will be approximately 23 acres in size.

“This grant is a perfect example of a team effort on the federal and state level,” said Joe Foster, Administrator of the Montana Veterans Affairs Division. “This cemetery will be a great addition for the veterans in western Montana and we appreciate Congressman Rehberg’s support of the work we’re doing.”

Montana has two other state veterans’ cemeteries in Miles City and Helena.