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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.

Welcome to the IA0017 - Henry Knox Chapter, NSDAR's Wreaths Across America Page. 

On December 14, 2024 at 12:00 pm (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony), IA0017 - Henry Knox Chapter, NSDAR will be helping Graceland Cemetery to Remember and Honor our veterans by laying Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes.

Please help us honor and remember as many fallen heroes as possible by sponsoring remembrance wreaths, volunteering on Wreaths Day, or inviting your family and friends to attend with you.

Thank you so much for supporting the IA0017 - Henry Knox Chapter, NSDAR and Wreaths Across America!

Sponsor Wreaths

Click "Sponsor Wreaths" to sponsor a wreath and help us reach our goal of honoring every veteran at the cemetery.

Volunteer

Click here if you would like to participate in the wreath laying ceremony on Wreaths Day at the cemetery.

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129 locations will receive veterans’ wreaths because of the generous donations in the communities where MISSION BBQ customers support the mission.

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Memory

In Memory of: EK Waldmann - WWII & Korea Thomas E Houser - 2003 Afghanistan Rupublican Veterans In Honor of: Rotary Veterans

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In Honor Of
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Loren D Anderson, US Army 78th Ordinance Depot Company, 5th Army, Europe Sept 1950 - Aug 1952 Thank you for your service, Uncle Loren Anderson.

Check out 4 "Remember" recent messages from our supporters. Click "View Remember Wall" to see them all.

Location Information

IAGLCK - Graceland Cemetery
716 Willetts Drive
Knoxville, IA 50138, United States
Click here for the Graceland Cemetery Page

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December 14, 2024 at 12:00 pm (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony)

Marla Suter, Coni Bright-Haronik

Directions to Cemetery

Navigation systems do an adequate job finding the cemetery. When you arrive, please follow the people and signs to the site of the ceremony itself.

Parking Instructions

There is plenty of parking at this cemetery, so feel free to park in any available spot.

Ceremony and Volunteer Information

We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America event at Graceland Cemetery. Please do not forget to register to volunteer! That way you will get all updates about the cemetery itself.

This year we will be having an official ceremony, immediately following placing the wreaths. 

Here are some things to remember about the event:

  • 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.

Our Locations

Graceland Cemetery

Welcome to Graceland Cemetery and thank you deeply for helping us with our goal to honor as many veterans as possible on Wreaths Across America Day, December 14, 2024 (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony). Please click "View" to learn more about our effort or to volunteer to help or click "Sponsor" to purchase wreaths that will be laid on the graves of our fallen heroes by our loyal volunteers.