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

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

On December 14, 2024 (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony), Wreaths Across America will be at Grafton 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. 

Please note, on December 14, 2024 (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony), our first ceremony will be held at West Virginia National Cemetery starting at 12 Noon, with wreath placement at West Virginia National to follow; then we will move to Grafton National Cemetery for wreath placement, approximately around 2:30 PM. Should you have any questions, contact Clifton at cevangilder@gmail.com or 304-612-0053.

Thank you so much for supporting Grafton 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 K.J. Hargett for Donald R Hargett, Honored by Grafton National Cemetery

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In Honor Of for Irvin Ashcraft, Navy, Honored by Grafton National Cemetery

Merry Christmas and God bless to all that have served. Honor to all. Love to those those that have been lost and those that are still protecting us. In Memory, IWA

Check out 37 "Remember" recent messages from our supporters. Click "View Remember Wall" to see them all.

Location Information

WVGRFT - Grafton National Cemetery
431 Walnut St
Grafton, WV 26354, United States

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December 14, 2024 at 2:30 pm (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony)

Clifton Vangilder, jeff bolyard

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 Grafton 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

Northrop Grumman Supported by VERITAS and Corporate Citizenship

Welcome to Northrop Grumman Supported by VERITAS and Corporate Citizenship! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Arlington 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!

WV0084 - IN MEMORY OF CSM TIMOTHY BOLYARD

Welcome to WV0084 - IN MEMORY OF CSM TIMOTHY BOLYARD! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support West Virginia 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!

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