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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.

Welcome to the Springfield Civil Air Patrol Squadron's Wreaths Across America Page. 

On December 13, 2025 (See location pages for ceremony and wreath placement details) at 11:00, Civil Air Patrol's Springfield Regional Composite Squadron will be helping the Missouri Veteran's Cemetery to Remember and Honor our veterans by laying Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes.

Please help us honor and remember as many fallen heroes as possible by sponsoring remembrance wreaths, volunteering on Wreaths Day, or inviting your family and friends to attend with you.

Thank you so much for supporting the Springfield Regional Composite Squadron and Wreaths Across America!

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Click "Sponsor Wreaths" to sponsor a wreath and help us reach our goal of honoring every veteran at the cemetery.

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Click here if you would like to participate in the wreath laying ceremony on Wreaths Day at the cemetery.

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In Memory Of for Scott F. Haddock, United States Military, Honored by Missouri Veterans Cemetery Springfield

Scott F. Haddock was stationed at many bases around the world. He served in Panama during the invasion of the Panama Canal and served in the middle east during Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Scott also earned an Air Force Achievement Medal. A true “gentle giant”, he is very loved and missed by his family and friends.

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In Memoriam
by Juli H. for Stanley Horton, Marine Corps, Honored by Missouri Veterans Cemetery Springfield

Vance D. Mattson US Air Force 1967-1968

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Location Information

MOSVCS - Missouri Veterans Cemetery Springfield
5201 S Southwood Rd
Springfield, MO 65804, United States
Click here for the Missouri Veterans Cemetery Springfield Page
Veteran Graves: 10,000
Coverage Goal: 10,000
Wreaths So Far: 3,227
Ceremony On: December 13, 2025 at 11:00 am
Ceremony At: 
Wreath Placement: Immediately Following Ceremony

Location Coordinator: Miller Alumni Association, Courtney Poirot

Directions to Cemetery

Navigation systems do an adequate job finding the cemetery. When you arrive, please follow the people and signs to the site of the ceremony itself.

Parking Instructions

There is plenty of parking at this cemetery, so feel free to park in any available spot.

Ceremony and Volunteer Information

We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at Missouri Veterans Cemetery Springfield. Please do not forget to register to volunteer! That way you will get all updates about the cemetery itself.

Here are some things to remember about the ceremony:

  • Everyone of all ages and backgrounds is welcome.
  • Please help ensure that all participants get the opportunity to place a wreath.
  • Please follow the location coordinators instructions on where to place wreaths, as well as "how" they should be placed.
  • We especially appreciate volunteers willing to help clean-up. Please check in with the location coordinator if you are interested in helping with the clean-up.

The most important thing to remember is to have a wonderful experience participating in the ceremony and thank you so much for help Wreaths achieve our mission to remember, honor and teach.

Our Locations

MOSVCS - Missouri Veterans Cemetery Springfield

Welcome to MOSVCS - Missouri Veterans Cemetery Springfield and thank you deeply for helping us with our goal to honor as many veterans as possible on Wreaths Across America Day, December 13, 2025 (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony). Please click "View" to learn more about our effort or to volunteer to help or click "Sponsor" to purchase wreaths that will be laid on the graves of our fallen heroes by our loyal volunteers.