Bismarck  (CSi) –  The Wreaths Across America event at the ND Veterans Cemetery was held Sunday afternoon. 

Over 400 volunteers placed dug snow and placed wreaths, completing the ceremony shortly been sunset.  Photos from the Wreaths Across America Bismarck Facebook page.

The event had been postponed from Saturday due to a delay in shipment of the 6,000 wreaths for each headstone, and has now been rescheduled based on updated shipping information.

“Right now, based on what the shipping company has told us, we feel comfortable rescheduling for Sunday at 3pm,” said Lt Col Sean Johnson, Chief of Staff for the ND Wing of the Civil Air Patrol. “Everything is tentative until you see a truck pull in, but they have been working very hard to get to us and thus we felt it was
prudent to let everyone know what the new day and time was so they can be a part of this great event if they want to.”

Sunday will also be the last weekend day before the Christmas holiday, so it is the best opportunity for the community to take part in placing the wreaths according toJohnson.

Attendees properly attired for extreme cold weather are welcome to attend the event and help place over 6,000 wreaths at gravesites afterward. This will be the fourth year in a row that Bismarck CAP, with the support of the community, was able to sponsor a wreath for every gravesite. Wreath placement reinforces the mission of WAA
– Remembering those who have fallen in the service of our nation, Honoring those who have and continue to serve America in the Armed Forces; and Teaching our children that freedom comes with a price, but a life of freedom is priceless.

“If you can make it out, please make sure you dress for the conditions,” said Johnson. “We look forward to everyone joining us to accomplish the WAA mission this year, although a little late. We also appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding with the delay.”

Further updates, if needed, will be posted to the squadron’s Wreaths Across America Bismarck Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/WreathsAcrossAmericaBismarck/