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Mrs. Willey's New Book is Now Available
You see, Bailey, the balsam fir tree is no ordinary evergreen. Bailey grew up watching other balsam fir trees around him fulfil a meaningful destiny...
A New Apple Orchard Dedicated to Mrs. Willey on Johnny Appleseed Day
Atop a bright red cement apple, a plaque dedicating the new Nancy Willey Legacy Orchard explained the significance of the dedication.
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In loving memory of Vern Cherry
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Location Information
12004 South Spur 56A
Maxwell, NE 69151, United States
Click here for the Fort McPherson National Cemetery Page
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 McPherson National Cemetery. 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:
- We will be placing grave specific requests on Friday, December 16, 2022. Please check back later for the time we will be doing this.
- Our ceremony and remaining wreaths will be placed on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 11:00am
- 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.
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NEFMNM - Fort McPherson National Cemetery
Welcome to NEFMNM - Fort McPherson National Cemetery and thank you deeply for helping us with our goal to honor as many veterans as possible on Wreaths Across America Day, December 13, 2025 (Wreath Placement 8:00 AM CST). Please click "View" to learn more about our effort or to volunteer to help or click "Sponsor" to purchase wreaths that will be laid on the graves of our fallen heroes by our loyal volunteers.
