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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the Grove Hill Cemetery's Wreaths Across America Page.
On December 13, 2025 at 12:00 pm (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony), Wreaths Across America will be at Grove Hill 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 note, masks are required for the event.
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 Grove Hill Cemetery and Wreaths Across America!
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MISSION BBQ Customers Donate $352,930 to Sponsor Veterans’ Wreaths for 2025
142 participating locations will receive veterans’ wreaths because of the generous donations in the communities where MISSION BBQ customers support the mission.
Wreaths Across America Honors “Flying Tiger Line Flight 739” with a Special Remembrance Ceremony
On Sunday, March 16, 2025, Wreaths Across America remembers the 63nd anniversary of the Disappearance of Flying Tiger Line Flight 739. Join us for a special event at 2 p.m. on our official Facebook page and over Wreaths Across America Radio.
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In Honor Of
by Jill G Benedict for Richard Gray, Honored by Grove Hill Cemetery
In memory of Richard Gray, Army, 34th Division, 168th Infantry regiment, who signed up in the Army reserves when he was 17,was shipped to Africa where he was captured and spent 3 years as a German POW, returned home when the camp was liberated by the Russians. He married my mother and spent his life as a Music Therapist, both working and teaching. His faith in Jesus Christ was the driving force in his life. He passed away in 2009. He was greatly loved and is greatly missed by his wife, children, grandchildren, great grandson, friends and students
Location Information
22 Cemetery Avenue
Vernon, CT 06066, United States
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 along Hale StreetCeremony and Volunteer Information
We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at Grove Hill 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.
- Please note, masks are required for the event.
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.
