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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the Fairview Cemetery's Wreaths Across America Page.
On December 19, 2026 at 12:00 pm (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony), Wreaths Across America will be at Fairview Cemetery to Remember and Honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes and the act of saying the name of each and every veteran aloud.
Please help our location lay wreaths at as many graves as possible by clicking the red "Sponsor" button. Or, if you would like to volunteer to participate in the wreath laying ceremony, please click the “Volunteer” button next to the cemetery name below, and don't forget to click the "Invite" button to invite your friends and family to join you.
IMPORTANT TO NOTE: To support our Sponsorship Groups and have a wreath placed at Fairview Cemetery, please go to one of the following four pages to place your sponsorship order:
www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/IN0089 OR www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/IN0129 For every 2 wreaths sponsored through these pages, we will get a 3rd wreath matched for free, allowing us to honor even more veterans!
www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/IN0104P OR www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/OH0181P For every wreath sponsored through these pages, $5 will come back to support our local Cub Scouts or Civil Air Patrol!
GRAVE SPECIFIC REQUESTS: If you place a grave specific request, please reach out to Betty at betty.keranen@teamrwb.org to verify those details and to help ensure that wreath gets placed.
Thank you so much for supporting Fairview Cemetery and Wreaths Across America!
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In Memory Of for Jason Rhodes and Rick Balmer, United States Military, Honored by Fairview Cemetery
To Remember is to Honor: A Special Tribute to Jason Rhodes and Rick Balmer This year, as the Wreaths Across America Fairview Cemetery Team (Team RWB South Bend), we reached a historic milestone: 100% wreath sponsorship. We believe this wasn't just luck; we believe we had two incredible guardians watching over our efforts. Today, we are humbled to announce a major donation made in loving memory of two men who were the heartbeat of the veteran community in Michiana. Jason Rhodes: A Pioneer for the Brave In 2017, Jason was a pillar of our community—a Marine Corps League Commandant, a father, and a patriot. Long before Wreaths Across America became a household name in our area, Jason was there, laying the groundwork. In late 2018, Jason lost his private battle with PTSD. We often wonder what our mission would look like today if he were still standing beside us, perhaps with his son in tow. Jason didn’t just support organizations; he built the foundations that allow us to serve today. We remember him not just for his service, but for the heavy burdens he carried home. Rick Balmer: The Man Who Had Our "6" This past July, we lost Rick Balmer in a tragic motorcycle accident. Though Rick never wore the uniform, everyone who met him assumed he was a veteran because of his unwavering servant’s heart. Following the loss of his nephew, Air Force Tech Sgt. Ryan Balmer (KIA 2007), Rick dedicated his life to supporting veterans. He was a force of nature who had just retired, eager to spend his days doing even more good. To many of us, he was more than a committee member; he was a father figure who stepped in during our darkest times. Rick was the man you trusted to have your back, no matter what. Why "Remember Me"? The national theme for Wreaths Across America is "Remember Me." It was inspired by a simple line from a movie: “Maybe they don’t forget about you, but they forget to remember you.” We refuse to forget to remember. We often speak of "veterans" as a group, but our mission
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In Memory Of for Jesse Lee Williams, United States Military, Honored by Fairview Cemetery
…Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!”…
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Location Information
1415 N Main Street
Mishawaka, IN 46545, United States
Directions to Cemetery
Navigation systems do an adequate job finding the cemetery. When you arrive, please enter the cemetery via the entrance closest to the flags, off of N Main Street. Please do not block the driveway.
Parking Instructions
Please enter Fairview Cemetery at the entrance closest to the Veterans Section from N Main Street, immediately after passing John J. Young Middle School. Parking is available in the open field next to the mausoleum behind the Veterans' Section. Please do not block the driveway.Ceremony and Volunteer Information
We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at Fairview Cemetery. Please do not forget to register to volunteer! That way you will get all updates about the cemetery itself.
Here are some things to remember about the ceremony:
- Everyone of all ages and backgrounds is welcome.
- Please help ensure that all participants get the opportunity to place a wreath.
- Please follow the location coordinators instructions on where to place wreaths, as well as "how" they should be placed.
- We especially appreciate volunteers willing to help clean-up. Please check in with the location coordinator if you are interested in helping with the clean-up.
The most important thing to remember is to have a wonderful experience participating in the ceremony and thank you so much for help Wreaths achieve our mission to remember, honor and teach.
Local Groups Supporting Us
IN0089 - Team Red, White & Blue South Bend
Welcome to IN0089 - Team Red, White & Blue South Bend! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Fairview Cemetery and to help honor and remember as many veterans as possible. Please click "View" to learn more about our effort and then click "Volunteer" to join us for National Wreaths Across America Day. Thank you so much!
Ferguson
Welcome to Ferguson! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Wreaths Across America and to help honor and remember as many veterans as possible. Please click "View" to learn more about our effort and then click "Volunteer" to join us for National Wreaths Across America Day. Thank you so much!
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