112th Birthday Wreath Laying Ceremony Honoring President Gerald Ford
Guests joined us as Susan Ford Bales hosted the annual Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of President Gerald R. Ford, commemorating the 112th anniversary of his birth.
This cherished event blended 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.
Last year’s ceremony included 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 honored both President and Mrs. Ford’s enduring legacy.
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News Coverage
United State Secret Service: U.S. Secret Service Helps Commemorate Former President Gerald Ford’s 112th Birthday at Annual Wreath-laying Tradition
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
