Fort Riley, in conjunction with the State of Kansas, Fourth District, Veterans of Foreign Wars and VFW Auxiliary, conducted a virtual Wreaths Across America ceremony Saturday at the Fort Riley post cemetery. The public was able to watch the ceremony on multiple social media pages
Maj. Gen. D. A. Sims, Commanding General of the 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley, made remarks and service representatives placed ceremonial wreaths for each of the armed forces, Merchant Marines, Gold Star families and POWs/MIAs. After the ceremony, wreaths were placed on individual military gravesites in the cemetery.
Wreaths Across America holds simultaneous observances in more than 1,400 locations in all 50 states and 24 national veteran cemeteries on foreign soil. The organization’s motto is “Remember, Honor, Teach.” The intent is to remember fallen U.S. veterans, honor those who serve and teach children the value of freedom. This year’s theme is “Be an American worth fighting for.”
Scott Rhodes
USAG Fort Riley Public Affairs Specialist