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

Welcome to the Alexandria National Cemetery's Wreaths Across America Page. 

On December 14, 2024 (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony) at 11:00 am, Wreaths Across America will be at Alexandria 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 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 Alexandria National 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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In Memory Of
by Sonja Henderson for Frederic Tolson, Marine Corps, LCpl, Honored by Alexandria National Cemetery

Thank you for your service as a Montfort Point Marine Pop Tolson. We Love You, The Henderson’s

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In Memory Of
by Donna Sell for Bob Butterfield, Sr., Navy, Honored by Alexandria National Cemetery

Bob Butterfield, Sr. loved his country and loved our Lord. He made a career out of serving in the Navy. May he rest in peace.

Check out 11 "Remember" recent messages from our supporters. Click "View Remember Wall" to see them all.

Location Information

LAANCP - Alexandria National Cemetery
209 East Shamrock Street
Pineville, LA 71360, United States

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

Stephanie Stuckey, Rose Waguespack Hayes

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

Parking is limited. There is parking available in the next block and across the street at the church. There is no parking within the cemetery.

Ceremony and Volunteer Information

We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at Alexandria 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

LA0032 - Wreaths From The Heart

Welcome to Wreaths From The Heart! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Alexandria 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 the wreath laying ceremony planned for December 16, 2023 at 11:00 am. Thank you so much!