112th Birthday Wreath Laying Ceremony Honoring President Gerald Ford

Join us as Susan Ford Bales hosts the annual Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of President Gerald R. Ford, commemorating the 112th anniversary of his birth.

This cherished event blends two meaningful traditions: the Presidential Wreath Laying, a national custom in which the sitting U.S. President sends a tribute wreath to honor each deceased president, and a personal tradition begun by Mrs. Betty Ford in 2007, ensuring continued remembrance through a community-focused ceremony.

This year’s ceremony will include tribute wreaths from:

• The President of the United States

• The United States Secret Service

• The Ford Family

• Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital

With special presentations by Scouting America, remarks from the U.S. Secret Service, musical performances, and a moment of silence, this meaningful event honors both President and Mrs. Ford’s enduring legacy.

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WZZM: Gerald R. Ford's legacy honored on 112th birthday with annual Betty Ford wreath laying ceremony

WOOD TV8: Wreath-laying ceremony honors Gerald Ford’s 112th birthday

WGVU: Secret Service honored at presidential wreath-laying at tomb of Gerald R. Ford

WWMT: Wreath laying ceremony honors former President Ford's 112th birthday

Fox17: Celebrating former President Ford's 112th birthday and a look at his legacy