VOL. 118 NO. 8 Aug Features 12 l A Walk in Pilgrim's Shoes Exploring the St. Olav Ways 20 l Fresh Summer Reads 13 books to add to your list 26 l The Viking Battalion's Secret Missions The forgotten Viking warriors of World War II Departments 4 l Velkommen Back to school 7 l Nordic Life 10 l Finance Smart college-saving strategies 12 Those hiking the St. Olav Ways collect stamps in their Pilgrim Passport, which makes for a unique souvenir. 32 l Member Matters 38 l District Happenings 46 l In Loving Memory 47 l Ambassador's Insights Cover photography by Aldiami/Ingrid / Alamy Stock Photo The mission of Sons of Norway is to promote and preserve the 20 26 heritage and culture of Norway, celebrate our relationship with other Nordic countries, and provide quality insurance and fi nancial products to our members. * Sons of Norways misjon er å fremme og ivareta norske kulturtradisjoner, å feire vårt forhold til andre nordiske land og samtidig tilby de beste forsikrings- og fi nansprodukter til våre medlemmer. PHOTOS BY: ESKIL ROLL (TOP), 99TH INFANTRY BATTALION (SEP) WWII EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION ARCHIVES (BOTTOM LEFT) 2021