Civil Air Patrol Magic City Composite Squadron

The Gold Star Tree of Honor and Veteran tribute display at Minot Pizza Ranch, where community members can sponsor wreaths and pay tribute to local veterans through the Wreaths Across America initiative. Minot resident and retired fundraising champion Richard Reuer continues to connect community spirit with veterans’ remembrance through his tireless support of Wreaths Across America. Known for his playful presence at Pizza Ranch—where he dons a badge and jokes with children about “placing their dirty dishes under arrest,”

Reuer’s dedication goes far beyond lighthearted moments. Reuer remains a driving force behind wreath sponsorship and placement efforts at Rosehill Memorial Park Cemetery, despite his doctor’s recommendation to slow down. For ten years, he has kept a donation box and a Wreath Sponsorship tree at the Minot Pizza Ranch, a cause restaurant manager, Matthew Christianson, considered valuable for the community.

Reuer coordinates the sponsorship of wreaths through the Civil Air Patrol Magic City Composite Squadron, ensuring nearly 30% of all funds raised directly support local Cadet’s ground activities. Presently, his campaign is 85% to his goal of 200 wreaths. Reuer’s Gold Star Tree of Honor will be lit by the family of Pfc. David Berdahl, a helicopter crewman, MIA in Vietnam in 1972 – the public is welcome to pay tribute at the ceremony on Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2025 at 1pm.
Through his efforts, Reuer ensures that the tradition of honoring veterans lives on in Minot—one wreath, one donation, and one heartfelt moment at a time. “Find a way to serve,” Reuer encourages. “Be their witness, for everyone plays a part to be an American worth fighting for. Live up to their legacy.”

On October 25th, at 10am, Reuer will join the local Civil Air Patrol squadron, and other long-time volunteers, at Rosehill Cemetery to assist in planting crosses at veterans’ graves before the ground freezes. Then, on December 13th at 10am, the volunteers will lay wreaths on those crosses for the Wreaths Across America Ceremony, held at noon that day. Everyone is welcome to join in volunteering.

How To Donate Online:
Visit MinotWreaths.org to sponsor wreaths for Rosehill Cemetery or any WAA location worldwide. Wreath sponsorship options include personalized e-cards, mailed cards, paired wreaths, and dedications in honor or memory of loved ones. The donation deadline is November 28, 2025.
By Mail: Checks can be made payable to Wreaths Across America and mail to: CAP, 2400 N. Broadway, Suite E, Minot, ND 58703

Help Spread the Word
We encourage our Minot Community to share this initiative with employees, coworkers, friends, and family. Together, we can ensure every veteran in Rosehill Cemetery is remembered with dignity and gratitude. For more information about Civil Air Patrol Magic City Composite Squadron, visit online at NDwg.cap.gov.