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22.6% Over Our Goal!
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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.

Welcome to the Kansas Veterans Cemetery at Fort Riley's Wreaths Across America Page. 

On December 13, 2025 at 11:00 am (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony), Wreaths Across America will be at Kansas Veterans Cemetery at Fort Riley 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 Kansas Veterans Cemetery at Fort Riley and Wreaths Across America!

Sponsor Wreaths

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

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Volunteer

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

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Click here to spread the word encourage your friends to sponsor, volunteer or keep up with our news.

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In Honor Of for Jimmy Edward Moore, United States Military, Honored by Kansas Veterans Cemetery at Fort Riley

Dad, we will never forget the sacrifices you made for our family and for the military as you served our country with dignity and honor. We miss you so very much! You are the true epitome of a loyal American and one that devoted your life to perserving our Constitution and country. Love you forever! Your wife, your children, and grandchildren

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In Memory Of for Robert E. Bogue, United States Military, Honored by Kansas Veterans Cemetery at Fort Riley

In this time of great trouble in our country, I wish to thank all who served this great country of ours with distinction and honor. You will never be forgotten.

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Location Information

KSVCFR - Kansas Veterans Cemetery at Fort Riley
5181 Wildcat Creek Road
Manhattan, KS 66503, United States
Veteran Graves: 1,575
Coverage Goal: 1,575
Wreaths So Far: 1,931
Ceremony On: December 13, 2025 at 11:00 am
Ceremony At: 
Wreath Placement: Immediately Following Ceremony

Location Coordinator: Bryan Nelson, Melissa Childs
Contact Location: 

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 Kansas Veterans Cemetery at Fort Riley. 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.

Local Groups Supporting Us

KS0004 - Kansas Veterans Cemetery at Fort Riley at Manhattan

Welcome to KS0004 - Kansas Veterans Cemetery at Fort Riley at Manhattan! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Kansas Veterans Cemetery at Fort Riley 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!

KS0130P - Polly Ogden Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution

Welcome to KS0130P - Polly Ogden Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Kansas Veterans Cemetery at Fort Riley 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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