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

Welcome to the Shiloh Cemetery 's Wreaths Across America Page. 

On December 14, 2024 at 10:00 am (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony), Wreaths Across America will be at Shiloh 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 Shiloh 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.

Wreaths Across America Expands FREE TEACH Program to Include Black History Month Curriculum for Educators

FREE Access to an expanded patriotic, educational curriculum and resources for service-based learning

Wreaths Across America Honors “The Four Chaplains”

On Saturday, Feb. 3rd, Wreaths Across America remembers the 81rst anniversary of the sinking of the U.S.A.T. Dorchester – Join the event virtually!

373 recent news items exist. Click "View All News" to see them all.

 

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Memory
by katherine DELL

Jimmy was killed near Weigenheim, Bavaria, Germany by a sniper. It was 27 days before the end of the was. He was 18 years 7 months old. A terrible and useless death. The sniper, himself, died shortly after that.

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Personal Message
by katherine DELL

Raised on Shiloh Park, he was on the train to Parris Island on Dec 7, 1941. He served in the USMC Air on Guadalcanal and as a member of VMF-214 on USS Ben Franklin (CV-13). He said his life was saved because he grew up swimming in the Tennessee River. We honor his service.

Check out 4 "Remember" recent messages from our supporters. Click "View Remember Wall" to see them all.

Location Information

FLSCFP - Shiloh Cemetery
Shiloh St
Fruitland Park, FL 34731, United States

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December 14, 2024 at 10:00 am (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony)

Diane Rousseau, Connie Reinke

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 Shiloh 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

FL0135 - American Legion Auxiliary Unit 219, John Gella Memorial

Welcome to FL0135 - American Legion Auxiliary Unit 219, John Gella Memorial! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Shiloh 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!

FL1183P - Liberty Middle School CAP UNIT

Welcome to FL1183P - Liberty Middle School CAP UNIT! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Fort McCoy Community 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!