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

Welcome to the Vanderpool Cemetery's Wreaths Across America Page. 

On December 14, 2024 at 12:00 pm (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony), Wreaths Across America will be at the Utopia Town Square for a community ceremony and the act of saying the name of each and every veteran aloud.  The ceremony will be followed by wreath laying at the Vanderpool Cemetery to Remember and Honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes.

Please help our location lay wreaths at as many graves as possible by clicking the red "Sponsor" button. Or, if you would like to volunteer to participate in the wreath laying ceremony, please click the “Volunteer” button next to the cemetery name below, and don't forget to click the "Invite" button to invite your friends and family to join you. 

Thank you so much for supporting Vanderpool Cemetery 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.

Invite

Click here to spread the word encourage your friends to sponsor, volunteer or keep up with our news.

Wreaths Across America and the Military Order of the World Wars Forge Partnership to Honor Veterans

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In Honor Of
by rhonda fousek for Tommy Freeman, Air Force, Honored by Vanderpool Cemetery

To my great Nephew Tommy. Thank you for your service, your loyalty and your love of your country. I admire and love you.

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In Memory Of
by rhonda fousek for Bobby Swanson Jr, Army, Honored by Vanderpool Cemetery

In Memory and Honor of Sgt. Bobby Gene Swanson Jr. Love you See ya at the Gate

Check out 3 "Remember" recent messages from our supporters. Click "View Remember Wall" to see them all.

Location Information

TXVDRP - Vanderpool Cemetery
485 Main St
Utopia, TX 78884, United States

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

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Directions to Cemetery

Navigation systems do an adequate job finding the Utopia Town Square and Vanderpool 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 ceremony at Vanderpool Cemetery. Please do not forget to register to volunteer! That way you will get all updates about the cemetery itself.

Here are some things to remember about the ceremony:

  • Everyone of all ages and backgrounds is welcome.

  • There will be a main ceremony at the Utopia Town Square followed by wreath distribution at the Vanderpool cemetery.  Each person who sponsored a wreath will be able to lay the wreath at their chosen gravesite, or have a volunteer lay it for you.

  • 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.

Local Groups Supporting Us

TX1093 - Friends of Vanderpool

Welcome to TX1093 - Friends of Vanderpool! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Vanderpool Cemetery and to help honor and remember as many veterans as possible. Please click "View" to learn more about our effort and then click "Volunteer" to join us for National Wreaths Across America Day. Thank you so much!