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

Welcome to the NY State Veterans Cemetery - Finger Lakes (Formerly Sampson)'s Wreaths Across America Page. 

Please join us on December 14, 2024 (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony (Family & Grave Specific prior to)) for our Wreaths Across America ceremony at 12:00 and then in Remembering and Honoring our veterans through the laying of Remembrance Wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes immediately following the ceremony.

Schedule of events for December 14, 2024 (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony (Family & Grave Specific prior to)):

10:30 - Wreath Placement for Family & Grave Specific

12:00 - Wreaths Across America Ceremony

12:30 - Wreath Placement on undecorated graves by volunteers & sponsors

Please help our location lay wreaths at as many graves as possible by clicking the red "Sponsor" button.  

Thank you so much for supporting NY State Veterans Cemetery - Finger Lakes (Formerly Sampson) 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.

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Click here if you would like to participate in the wreath laying ceremony on Wreaths Day at the cemetery.

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In Memory Of
by EDWARD J. WALAWENDER VICTORIA HANCY JEFFREY WALAWENDER for Edward J Walawender, Army, PFC, Honored by NY State Veterans Cemetery - Finger Lakes (Formerly Sampson)

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In Memory Of
by Phillip I Thurley & Marjorie L Thurley for Phillip I Thurley, Navy, BT2, Honored by NY State Veterans Cemetery - Finger Lakes (Formerly Sampson)

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Location Information

NYSVMC - NY State Veterans Cemetery - Finger Lakes (Formerly Sampson)
6632 NY-96A
Romulus, NY 14541, United States

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December 14, 2024 at 12:00 pm (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony (Family & Grave Specific prior to))

Tiffany S Folk, William Yale

Directions to Cemetery

The address of NY State Veterans Cemetery - Finger Lakes is 6632 NY-96A Romulus, NY 14541. 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 NY State Veterans Cemetery - Finger Lakes (Formerly Sampson). 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

NY0206P - 7th Dist. American Legion Auxiliary Juniors Dept. Of NY

Welcome to NY0206P - 7th Dist. American Legion Auxiliary Juniors Dept. Of NY! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support NY State Veterans Cemetery - Finger Lakes (Formerly Sampson) 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!

NY0395 - Friends of NY State Veterans Cemetery - Finger Lakes (Formerly Sampson)

Welcome to NY0395 - Friends of NY State Veterans Cemetery - Finger Lakes (Formerly Sampson)! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support NY State Veterans Cemetery - Finger Lakes (Formerly Sampson) 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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