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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the Glendale Cemetery Wreaths Across America Page.
On December 13, 2025 at 11:00 am (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony) Wreaths Across America will be at Glendale Cemetery at the Veterans Memorial 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 Glendale Cemetery and Wreaths Across America!
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In Honor Of for Dale Settles, United States Military, Honored by Glendale Cemetery, Washington, IL
In loving honor of all your service
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In Memoriam
by Danielle Reed Sparks for Derik Reed, Coast Guard, Honored by Glendale Cemetery, Washington, IL
Remembering BM2 Derik Reed with love and warmth and in gratitude to all who serve and those who love and support them.
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Location Information
Candlewood Drive & Oakwood Lane
Washington, IL 61571, 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
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 Glendale 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 helping Wreaths achieve our mission to remember, honor and teach.
Local Groups Supporting Us
IL0090P - American Heritage Girls IL6408
Welcome to IL0090P - American Heritage Girls IL6408! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Glendale Cemetery, Washington, IL 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!
Illinois
Welcome to Illinois! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Aurand 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!
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