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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the Maryland Cheltenham Veterans 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 Maryland Cheltenham Veterans 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 Maryland Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery and Wreaths Across America!
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All Veterans
Thank you to each if you that have served and paid the ultimate sacrifice. Because of your life’s efforts I am able to live a dream and lead the finest of young men in Southern Maryland play the simple game of baseball. We hope we represent you proudly with every pitch. We play for you each and every play. Bless you and Merry Christmas with a thank you representing each player on our roster. A special love to our loved ones resting in eternal peace. Much Love, Coach Tiny
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In Memory Of for Edward E Blakley, United States Military, Born 07/06/33, Passed On 01/22/23, Honored by Maryland Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery
We miss you this holiday season and always. You would be so happy to see football going well in DC for the first season in a long time. We love you, Grandad!
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Location Information
11301 Crain Hwy
Cheltenham, MD 20623, United States
Directions to Cemetery
Maryland Veterans Cemetery at Cheltenham - MDCHVC - is located at 11301 Crain Highway, Cheltenham MD 20623 Parking is limited on the grounds of MDCHVC.
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Parking Instructions
Parking is limited, please ride-share. Groups of 10 people or more should consider Bus Service drop-off and pick-up. Overflow parking is south of cemetery at the State of Maryland Medical Supply center.
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Ceremony and Volunteer Information
We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America event at Maryland Cheltenham Veterans 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 event:
- Registration is requested via the Wreaths across America MDCHVC page.
- Sponsored "Grave Specific" purchased wreaths requires a family or friend to lay the wreath Saturday 9-11am.
- General Wreath laying will immediately follow the Wreath Dedication Ceremony at 12 noon, this ceremony will be held at the Columbariums near Section H.
- Please help ensure that all participants get the opportunity to place a wreath.
- Wreaths are laid every 3rd gravestone, as we are not 100% covered.
- 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. All empty cardboard boxes must be brought to the cemetery roads so they can be properly disposed of before 3 pm. Please check in with the location coordinator if you are interested in helping with the clean-up.
- Please ride-share as parking is limited.
The most importantly remember we are here to honor and remember our loved ones, our heroes, the veterans passed. Thank you for helping Wreaths across America achieve our mission to Remember, Honor and Teach.
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Welcome to Northrop Grumman Supported by VERITAS and Corporate Citizenship! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support 71 locations 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!
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Welcome to Lockheed Martin's page. We are proud to support 36 locations and to remember, honor, and teach. Please click "View" to learn more about our efforts and "Volunteer" to join us for National Wreaths Across America Day.
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