The Origin
A Personal Promise
My Uncle, LTC Michael Fields, served in the US Army Air National Guard for 26 years. After his service, he was diagnosed with stage four cancer, which he battled for four years before he passed away on May 25th, 2022.
“When I found out there were no cemeteries in our immediate area participating in Wreaths Across America, I knew I wanted to do something about it, and thus Wreaths for Uncle was born.” — Evey Morgan
What started as a desire to honor one man has grown into a mission to cover every grave at Selma Memorial Gardens, where over 700 veterans are laid to rest.