Dear Family and Friends:

We warmly invite Family and friends of Veterans and Family Members laid to rest at the Kansas Veterans’ Cemeteries in Ft. Dodge, WaKeeney, Winfield, and Ft. Riley.Manhattan to participate in our 20th Annual Wreaths Across America ceremony.

Wreaths Across America is a national event inspired by the Holiday Wreath Program at Arlington National Cemetery. For the past 33 years, Worcester Wreath Company has generously donated wreaths to honor our nation’s heroes. Each year, they contribute 8 ceremonial wreaths to every Veterans’ cemetery in the country—representing all branches of the U.S. Military, including the Merchant Marines, and one honoring POW/MIAs.

Locally, we are collecting donations to place a holiday wreath on every Veteran’s grave in our Kansas State Veterans Cemeteries. These cemeteries are never more beautiful—or more meaningful—than when adorned with wreaths placed by loved ones following the ceremony.

This effort is proudly supported by local service organizations in coordination with Wreaths Across America. Our goal for 2025 is to sponsor over 5,000 wreaths across all four cemeteries.

• Each wreath sponsorship is $17.00

• Please make checks payable to Wreaths Across America (not the cemetery)

• Donations are tax-deductible

• Deadline for 2025 sponsorships: Friday, November 21 (Donations received after this date will be applied to the 2026 program)

Donations should be sent directly to the cemetery of your choice, and we will ensure all funds are forwarded to Wreaths Across America with proper donation tracking.

Together, let’s honor the memory and sacrifice of our Veterans this holiday season.

Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery Addresses:

Ft Dodge Cemetery: 714 Sheridan, Box 66, 1150 US Highway 400, Ft Dodge KS  67843

WaKeeney Cemetery:  PO Box 185, 403 South 13^th St, WaKeeney KS  67672

Winfield Cemetery:  1208 N College St, Winfield KS  67156

Ft Riley/Manhattan Cemetery: 5181 Wildcat Creek Road, Manhattan KS  66503

Wreaths will be placed on every grave during a special Wreaths Across America ceremony at all four Kansas Veterans’ Cemeteries—Ft. Dodge, WaKeeney, Winfield, and Ft. Riley/Manhattan—on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.

We sincerely invite all Families and friends to join us for this meaningful event. Each Family will have the opportunity to place a wreath on the grave of their loved one. If you are unable to attend, The American Legion Riders and other dedicated volunteers will respectfully place the wreaths on your behalf.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the Kansas Veterans Cemetery Director, Heidi Goff, at 📞 (785) 639-1972 or 📧 heidi.goff@ks.gov .

 Thank you for your continued support and generosity. We look forward to honoring our Veterans with you on December 13th.