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By Kate Wolf
   On Dec. 13, 2025 thousands of wreaths will be placed in more than 5,200 cemeteries across the nation to honor America’s heroes.  What started out in 1992 as a practical way to utilize surplus wreaths has grown into a nationwide effort to honor our deceased veterans.  And it continues to grow.
   Locally, American Legion Auxiliary Unit #285 has been working hard to gather sponsors for wreaths which will be placed at Hillside Cemetery in North Loup on that day. A ceremony at the Loup Valley Veterans Memorial Wall in North Loup is planned for 11 a.m. on Dec. 13 prior to placement of the wreaths. 
   Each wreath sponsorship costs $17 with $5 going back to the unit for American Legion activities that support our nation’s veterans.  At least 118 wreaths have been sponsored locally so far.  However, the auxiliary put out approximately 150 flags at Memorial Day on veterans gravesites at Hillside Cemetery this year and would like to see every single veteran included.  The deadline for ordering is not until Nov. 23, so there is still time to honor your veteran with a wreath or sponsor one for a veteran who may have no family left.  
   Those interested in sponsoring a wreath can contact Justina Birkel at 402-389-0537 or Deb Cadek at 308-730-1909 prior to Nov. 23.  Join the more than two million volunteers and supporters who will gather to “Remember, Honor and Teach” in participating locations in all 50 states, at sea and abroad.  For more information you can go to wreathsacrossamerica.org.