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

Welcome to the Ellington Center Cemetery's Wreaths Across America Page. 

On December 16, 2023 at 12:00 pm (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony), Wreaths Across America will be at Ellington Center Cemetery to Remember and Honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes and the act of saying the name of each and every veteran aloud. Please note, masks are required. 

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 Ellington Center 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.

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This unique museum on wheels is free to the community and helps honor local veterans.

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Tune in to hear LIVE coverage of the week-long trip!

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In Memory Of
by DIANE AUGUSTUS for Robert S. Davies, Sr., Army, Honored by Ellington Center Cemetery

Please accept this donation of wreaths in loving memory of my dad, Robert S. Davies, Sr., who proudly served our country in WWII at the age of 16 1/2 yrs old. He remained a lifelong member of the armed forces achieving the rank of Sergeant Major. May he rest in peace knowing that I think of him daily and appreciate all he did to protect our country.

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Memory
by DIANE AUGUSTUS for Robert Davies, Sr., Army, Honored by Ellington Center Cemetery

In memory of my dad, Robert S. Davies, Sr., who served in WWII & made a career in the Army retiring as a Sgt Major.

Check out 8 "Remember" recent messages from our supporters. Click "View Remember Wall" to see them all.

Location Information

CTECCE - Ellington Center Cemetery
95 Maple Street
Ellington, CT 06029, United States

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December 16, 2023 at 12:00 pm (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony)

Bruce Warkentin, Christian Sauer

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 ceremony at Ellington Center 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.
  • 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.
  • Please note, masks are required. 

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

CT0039 - Ellington Patriotic Committee

Welcome to CT0039 - Ellington Patriotic Committee! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Ellington Center 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!