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Volunteer group seeks city support to bring Wreaths Across America to Richfield Cemetery
Summary
Organizer Eric Peterson asked the council for a list of local veterans and promotional help to sponsor wreaths ($17 each) through Wreaths Across America; the Chamber will host a donation page and volunteers will place and later remove wreaths.
An organizer for a local Wreaths Across America effort asked the Richfield City Council for help compiling a list of local veterans and for promotional support so volunteers can place wreaths at Richfield Cemetery in December.
"Each wreath sponsorship is $17," said Eric Peterson, who described Wreaths Across America as a volunteer program that coordinates wreath placement at thousands of cemeteries nationwide. Peterson said volunteers handle placement and removal and that the program partners with veterans organizations. The organizer said a Chamber of Commerce donation page and QR code will be used to collect sponsorships dedicated to Richfield Cemetery.
Council members expressed support for the project and interest in helping spread the word. No city appropriation was requested; council members suggested staff could help provide a list of veterans and assist with publicity.
The organizer suggested highlighting a local veteran each year and said the ceremony typically includes a brief program followed by wreath placement. The nationwide event was described as occurring in mid‑December.
No formal vote or city commitment to fund wreaths was recorded; council discussion was supportive and suggested staff coordination with the Chamber and event volunteers.
