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2025 So Far
2,330 Wreaths Sponsored
6.5% to Goal
33,670 To Go!
32 Wreaths From MIJSJC / MIWDRC / MIWDRC!

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!

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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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More than 700 new locations will participate on December 13!

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In Memory Of for Joe Stephens, United States Military, Honored by Fort Custer National Cemetery

Gone, but never forgotten

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All Veterans

Honoring all who served. Your bravery, sacrifice, and love of country will never be forgotten. We remember you today and always.

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Location Information

MIFCNA - Fort Custer National Cemetery
15501 Dickman Rd
Augusta, MI 49012, United States
Veteran Graves: 36,000
Coverage Goal: 36,000
Wreaths So Far: 2,330
Ceremony On: December 13, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Ceremony At: 
Wreath Placement: Immediately Following Ceremony

Location Coordinator: Ed Shumway, Debbie Sandstrom
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 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

FL1122 - US JCI Senate

Welcome to FL1122 - US JCI Senate! 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!

Hiring Our Heroes

Welcome to Hiring Our Heroes! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support 86 locations 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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