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

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

On December 14, 2024 (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony) at 11:00 am (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony), Wreaths Across America will be at Camp Butler National Cemetery to place Veterans wreaths through out the cemetery. 

Please help our location lay wreaths at as many graves as possible for 2023 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 Camp Butler 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.

Wreaths Across America and the Military Order of the World Wars Forge Partnership to Honor Veterans

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In Memory Of
by Steve & Donna McCoy for Sandy Schniederjan, Honored by Camp Butler National Cemetery

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In Memory Of
by W. R. Gray & K. A. Gray for Sandra Schniederjan, Honored by Camp Butler National Cemetery

Check out 273 "Remember" recent messages from our supporters. Click "View Remember Wall" to see them all.

Location Information

ILCBNS - Camp Butler National Cemetery
5063 Camp Butler Road
Springfield, IL 62707, United States

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December 14, 2024 at 11:00 am (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony)

Beth Kuntzman, Scott Kuntzman

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 can become tight, so please plan accordingly.

Ceremony and Volunteer Information

We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at Camp Butler 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:

  • This year we will be having the ceremony and wreath distribution at Camp Butler National Cemetery.
  • Ceremony: Saturday, December 14, 2024 (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony), at 11:00am with Veterans Wreaths distributed after the ceremony.
  • Please contact Libby for any questions at alr759wreaths@gmail.com
  • 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

IL0061P - Honor Wreaths for Veterans

Welcome to Honor Wreaths For Veterans! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support 11 cemeteries (9 National and 2 City Cemeteries) 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 the wreath laying ceremony planned for December 14, 2024 at 11:00 am (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony). Thank you so much!

IL0007 - American Legion Post 759 Riders & Sons

Welcome to IL0007 - American Legion Post 759 Riders & Sons! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Camp Butler 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!

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