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

Welcome to Fort Custer National Military Cemetery's Wreaths Across America Page. 

Please note, if you would like to make a grave specific request, please contact the volunteer Location Coordinator, Ed, at shumwaypopcorn@gmail.com to make those arrangements. 

Please help our location lay wreaths at as many graves as possible by clicking the red "Sponsor" button. 

Thank you so much for supporting Fort Custer National Military Cemetery 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.

Volunteer

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

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MISSION BBQ Customers Donate $347,068 to Sponsor Veterans’ Wreaths for Placement on National Wreaths Across America Day 2024

129 locations will receive veterans’ wreaths because of the generous donations in the communities where MISSION BBQ customers support the mission.

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In Memory Of
by Sarah Johnson for Howard Mercier, Army, Honored by Fort Custer National Cemetery

Howard Mercier

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A Tribute
by Rita K. for Richard Kerwin, Army, Honored by Fort Custer National Cemetery

To many people you were just another person amongst them, but to all of us you were the true hero that many people could only dream of becoming! You endured a P.O.W. Camp in War World Two after being shot down with your crew and being forced to starve to near death in some of your camps, put into cattle cars when being transported to camps; and our American pilots up in the air were firing down on the cars, not knowing they had American Soldiers. Finally Patton’s tanks ran out of gas at your Camp Gates and Liberated you! You spent nearly two years as a P.O.W. Those wounds lasted a lifetime with you. But through it all you made a difference in your life my Hero! You married, raised five children, and had many grandchildren who loved your laugh and smile. You didn’t talk much about your days in the military, as it was painful and traumatic for you. But you’re remembered always and will never be forgotten! One of your sons made a career out of the military and another son served four years in the Military. Your family is and will always remember you as the Strongest Man. I always looked at you as my Hero.

Check out 97 "Remember" recent messages from our supporters. Click "View Remember Wall" to see them all.

Location Information

MIFCNA - Fort Custer National Cemetery
15501 Dickman Rd
Augusta, MI 49012, United States

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December 14, 2024 at 12:00 pm (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony)

Ed Shumway, Debbie Sandstrom

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 Custer National Military Cemetery. You do not need to register to participate. Please follow our Facebook Page: Wreaths Across America - Fort Custer.

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

MI0140 - US 12 Heritage Trail Chapter DAR

Welcome to MI0140 - US 12 Heritage Trail Chapter DAR! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Fort Custer 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!

Team Leidos

Welcome to Team Leidos! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Arlington 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!

13 groups support us. Click "View Our Groups" to see them all.