ILRINR - Rock Island National Cemetery
Please help us Remember, Honor, and Teach on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 11:00 am by sponsoring a wreath, volunteering, or inviting friends to help.
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2023 So Far
3,518 Wreaths Sponsored
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Welcome to the Rock Island National Cemetery Wreaths Across America Page. 

On Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 11:00 am Wreaths Across America will be at the Rock Island National 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 help our location lay wreaths at as many graves as possible.  Sponsoring through a local group organization associated with the Rock Island National Cemetery, can help the local group organization with their fundraising efforts or even make your donation go farther with a 3 for 2 wreath contribution.  All donations of wreaths are extremely appreciated in reaching our goal of laying a wreath on the grave of each of the 33,500 veterans buried at the Rock Island National Cemetery.  

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 Rock Island National Cemetery and Wreaths Across America!

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

#SERVEANDSUCCEED

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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In Memory Of
by Shauna Trilk for Bruce Schmitt, Marine Corps, Honored by Rock Island National Cemetery

My father, Bruce Schmitt, is buried at Rock Island National Cemetery. He was a great father & is missed each day. Oooohhhh-rah!

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In Memory Of
by Teresa White for Glenn White, Army, Honored by Rock Island National Cemetery

In our hearts, forever missed. Scott, Teresa, Kyle & Kyra

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Location Information

ILRINR - Rock Island National Cemetery
Bldg 118
Rock Island Arsenal
Rock Island, IL 61299, United States

33,500
33,500
3,518

December 16, 2023 at 11:00 am (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony)

Jamie Trentz, Jeanne Cook

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 no parking lot on the Rock Island National Cemetery.  Park along the drive paths, but please be courteous to all in attendance.  Watch for individuals walking along the paths to the main flagpole which is the location for the ceremony.  Watch for children.  Wear your walking shoes and dress warm.

Ceremony and Volunteer Information

We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at Rock Island National 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.

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

IL0061P - Honor Wreaths for Veterans

Welcome to Honor Wreaths For Veterans! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support 11 cemeteries (9 National and 2 City Cemeteries) 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 the wreath laying ceremony planned for December 16, 2023 at 11:00 am (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony). Thank you so much!

MO0103 - Craftsmen Cares Foundation

Welcome to MO0103 - Craftsmen Cares Foundation! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Jefferson Barracks National 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!

16 groups support us. Click "View Our Groups" to see them all.