Hundreds of wreaths were placed at the Soldiers Plot on the west side of the cemetery .

Wreaths were placed at the veterans’ graves including one from the Civil War who fought with the Illinois Volunteer Cavalry and was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic.

Fallon Police Chief Chris Alexander takes an armload of wreaths to place at the veterans’ graves.

The American Legion Post 16 ceremonial team honors the veterans who are buried at the Churchill County Cemetery. From left are Steve “Chip” Kramer, Chris Hansford, Paul Valentin and Stuart Cook.

Roger Elliott, left, who began raising donations for the Fallon Wreaths Across America, and local organizer Lisa Devall welcome volunteers.

Fallon Police Chief, Roger Elliott and Albert Sydney Malcom discuss the program for the Wreaths Across America project at the Churchill County Cemetery.

U.S. Marine veteran Robert Harris and Sea Cadet Lucia Perez prepare to place a wreath at the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery’s U.S. Marine memorial.

Two U.S. flags add a touch to the wreaths placed at several gravesites.

Army veteran Richard Benton, left, along with Sea Cadet Liliana McCollough place a wreath at the Army memorial.

Santa made an unexpected visit before the ceremony began and met youngsters Jarrett, center, and Jocelyn Pimentel.

Merchant Marine veteran William “Bill” Pinto, left, and Pvt. First Class Cody Roman are placing a wreath at the Merchant Marine memorial.

A woman takes wreaths to a gravesite.

Volunteers open boxes of wreaths at the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery.