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Wreaths for the Fallen

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John Thomas, who has organized Wreaths for the Fallen ceremonies at Minnesota State Veterans cemeteries across the state, prepares to place a wreath on a veteran's headstone during a ceremony Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery near Little Falls. Photo by Tony Wenzel

WreathsForTheFallen.org honored the nation's fallen veterans Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery near Little Falls. Nearly 6,000 wreaths were placed on veterans' headstones at the cemetery. About 1,000 people braved cold temperatures for the remembrance ceremony.

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A color guard gets ready to enter the arena where the Wreaths for the Fallen program is about to start Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery near Little Falls. Photo by Tony Wenzel

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