Every year on National Wreaths Across America Day, communities across the nation gather to remember our fallen veterans, honor those who served, and teach future generations about the value of freedom.

Here in Cedar Key, our historic cemetery serves as the final resting place for 228 military veterans who bravely served our country across generations.

On Saturday, December 19, 2026, at 11:00 AM, friends, families, and neighbors will gather at Cedar Key Cemetery for a special remembrance ceremony to place a fresh ceremonial wreath on each veteran's gravesite.

However, these wreaths are not provided for free—our community relies entirely on local generosity and annual fundraising to ensure no local hero is forgotten.

To cover the cost of all 228 wreaths, $3,876.00 must be raised each year ($17.00 per wreath).

We are reaching out to ask for your support to help us reach this goal before December. Will you consider sponsoring a wreath (or several) to ensure every veteran’s grave receives this honor?

You can sponsor wreaths quickly and securely online through the official Wreaths Across America portal:

Tax-deductible contributions can be made by check payable to Friends of Cedar Key Cemetery, Inc.

Whether you are able to make a financial contribution or wish to lend a hand, everyone is invited to participate in the wreath-laying ceremony. Our location coordinators are Parks Wilson and Amelia Wilson. You can follow their updates on Facebook at Wreaths Across America Cedar Key.

Let’s stand together as a community to honor the legacy of our local service members and show our gratitude for their dedication and sacrifice.

Do you have a family member or friend buried at Cedar Key Cemetery whose memory you'd like to share? Have you participated in Wreaths Across America in past years?

Leave a comment below to share your stories, honor your loved ones, or let us know if you'll be joining us on December 19th. We'd love to hear from you!

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