Due to National Cemetery restrictions limiting the size of gatherings, a small core group of committed volunteers will place ALL wreaths directly following their delivery by semi-truck in mid-December, the exact date and time currently unknown.  Each one of these volunteers will be gloved, masked, and socially-distanced per National Cemetery and CDC guidelines.  Please be assured that each wreath will be placed with gratitude and respect. It is anticipated that every marker at the cemetery will have a wreath thanks to the generous sponsorship of Grant County individuals, organizations, and businesses, as well as many relatives and friends from outside the county.

This is an unwanted but necessary departure from the Fort Bayard National Cemetery wreath-laying practice of the previous ten years, and is caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Those who had wished to place their individual special-request wreath(s) are invited to come to the cemetery on December 19 or later to see the wreath in place as they individually remember and honor their loved one(s). 

The Wreaths Across America at Fort Bayard National Cemetery Volunteers appreciate your support and cooperation with this required change.