Pershing County joined communities across the nation on Saturday, Dec. 13, in honoring fallen veterans through the annual Wreaths Across America observance, with wreath-laying ceremonies held at multiple local cemeteries.
Volunteers gathered at Lone Mountain, Big Meadow, Unionville, and Lovelock to place wreaths on the graves of veterans, creating living memorials that reflect the event’s mission to remember the fallen, honor those who serve, and teach future generations about the cost of freedom.
In Unionville, members of the Pierce family placed wreaths on the graves of six veterans at the historic Unionville Cemetery, continuing a deeply personal tradition of remembrance.
At Big Meadow Cemetery, wreath-laying efforts were led by the Blondheim family, while Lone Mountain Cemetery ceremonies were guided by 4-H leaders Leonna and Kirsten, with a small observance held prior to wreath placement.
The Lovelock Indian Cemetery wreathing followed the Big Meadow ceremony, completing the countywide effort.
Wreath placement at all locations began at 10 a.m., with community members, families, and volunteers arriving early to assist or personally honor loved ones. Thanks to strong local support, all wreaths for every Pershing County cemetery were fully funded this year, a milestone organizers described as both humbling and deeply meaningful.
Elizabeth Blondheim, local coordinator for the effort, expressed gratitude for the generosity shown by the community and the volunteers who helped ensure each veteran was remembered.
The annual observance once again demonstrated Pershing County’s commitment to honoring its veterans—not only in words, but through presence, service, and remembrance.
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