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REMEMBER the fallen… HONOR those who serve… TEACH our children the value of freedom.
Welcome to the Wreaths Across America location page for Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
It is our goal to continue to honor ALL those laid to rest at Fort Snelling National Cemetery each December. Our volunteers are committed to Remembering and Honoring our nation’s veterans through the laying of wreaths on the graves of our country’s fallen heroes and the act of saying the name of each veteran aloud.
To provide as many people as possible with the opportunity to place a wreath on National Wreaths Across America Day, each volunteer will receive one wreath to place on a veteran's grave.
Please help Wreaths Across America reach our goal by sponsoring a veteran's wreath for placement by volunteers on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:30 am (Wreath Placement 11:30 AM).
Registration is not required. However, it is recommended that visitors participating in Wreaths Across America at Fort Snelling National Cemetery register to ensure they receive the most up-to-date information about volunteering. Register by using the VOLUNTEER button at the top of the page.
Thank you for supporting Wreaths Across America's efforts at Fort Snelling National Cemetery!
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In Memory of Captain Robert C. Purcell Born May 1, 1930 Passed December 5, 2024 Fair winds and following seas, Captain.
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Location Information
7601 34th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55450-1105, United States
Directions to Cemetery
Navigation systems do an adequate job finding the cemetery. When you arrive, you may enter Gate 1, 2, or 3 off of 34th St. The ceremony will be held at the main flag pole in front of the Visitors Center, which is marked as the thick circle on the map. Please allow ample time to park and arrive at the site before the ceremony starts.Parking Instructions
There is plenty of parking along the sides of the road. When parking please allow room for other vehicles to pass. Please be thoughtful of those who may need clear access to the ceremony, and leave room for them near the flagpole. It was very busy last year, and many struggled to find parking close enough to make the walk. Handicap parking will be down Mallon Road on the left-hand side. If you need additional assistance, please let one of the Civil Air Patrol members know and they will assist you.
If you would like to have someone special you would like to have honored with a wreath you can do so by going to:
- The National Gravesite Locator at https://gravelocator.cem.va.gov/ to find the information required to make the request.
- After finding the grave specific information, please go to the Wreaths Across America page at https://donate.wreathsacrossamerica.org/?pageId=34024&relatedId=16213&productId=116 and scroll down to find the “Grave Specific” button. To ensure the program works correctly, complete all the information (even the optional items) or we may not be able to place the wreath.
Ceremony and Volunteer Information
We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Please do not forget to register!
Here are some things to remember about the ceremony:
- This is a solemn occasion to honor those who have served our country. Please conduct yourself in a manner fitting the occasion. No horseplay.
- Everyone of all ages and backgrounds is welcome.
- Ceremonies around the world will be starting at the same moment, so please be on time.
- We will place wreaths no matter what the weather is. Please dress for any inclement weather that may occur.
- 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.
- No sitting on stones
- No Smoking
- No Pets
- No wreaths will be placed before the ceremony. If you wish to place wreaths, please attend the ceremony and we will place them immediately after it.
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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FL1025P - Military No Stress PCS
Welcome to FL1025P - Military No Stress PCS! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support 5 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!
Minnesota
Welcome to Minnesota! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Fort Snelling 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!
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