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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the Fort McPherson National Cemetery's Wreaths Across America Page.
On December 14, 2024 at 11:00 am (Wreath Placement 8:00 AM), Wreaths Across America will be at Fort McPherson National Cemetery to Remember and Honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes and the act of saying the name of each and every veteran aloud.
Please help our location lay wreaths at as many graves as possible by clicking the red "Sponsor" button. Or, if you would like to volunteer to participate in the wreath laying ceremony, please click the “Volunteer” button next to the cemetery name below, and don't forget to click the "Invite" button to invite your friends and family to join you.
Thank you so much for supporting Fort McPherson National Cemetery and Wreaths Across America!
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In Memoriam
by Jody Slingsby for Lawrence John Edward Paulman, Honored by Fort McPherson National Cemetery
Forever in our hearts, Lawrence John Edward Paulman! Love Your Family, Stacey McGinn
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Personal Message
by Debra Riley for William A. Riley, Sr., Army, Honored by Fort McPherson National Cemetery
Your loving wife. Missing you 12 years later.
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Location Information
12004 South Spur 56A
Maxwell, NE 69151, United States
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 Fort McPherson National Cemetery. 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:
- We will be placing grave specific requests on Friday, December 16, 2022. Please check back later for the time we will be doing this.
- Our ceremony and remaining wreaths will be placed on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 11:00am
- 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.
Local Groups Supporting Us
NE0015 - Grand Island Express / GIX Logistics & VFW Auxiliary 1347
Welcome to NE0015 - Grand Island Express / GIX Logistics & VFW Auxiliary 1347! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Nebraska Veterans Cemetery at Grand Island and to help honor and remember as many veterans as possible. Please click "View" to learn more about our effort and then click "Volunteer" to join us for National Wreaths Across America Day. Thank you so much!
NE0018P - Lee Bird Composite Squadron-Civil Air Patrol NCR-NE-093
Welcome to NE0018P - Lee Bird Composite Squadron-Civil Air Patrol NCR-NE-093! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Fort McPherson National Cemetery and to help honor and remember as many veterans as possible. Please click "View" to learn more about our effort and then click "Volunteer" to join us for National Wreaths Across America Day. Thank you so much!
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