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

Welcome to the the City of Collinsville's Wreaths Across America Page. 

On December 16, 2023 at 12:00 pm, the City of Collinsville will be helping Ridgelawn Cemetery to Remember and Honor our veterans by laying Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes.

Please help us honor and remember as many fallen heroes as possible by sponsoring remembrance wreaths, volunteering on Wreaths Day, or inviting your family and friends to attend with you.

Thank you so much for supporting the City of Collinsville page and Wreaths Across America!

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Click "Sponsor Wreaths" to sponsor a wreath and help us reach our goal of honoring every veteran at the cemetery.

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A Tribute
by Jennifer McCreary for Cecil Terrill, Army, Sergeant, Passed On 08/14/18, Honored by Ridgelawn Cemetery

Cecil Terrill, Sergeant, Army
Cecil Terrill served overseas in the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater with the 9th Air Force. He flew in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations (MTOUSA) and then the European Theater of Operations (ETO). He and his younger brother had the distinction of service in the same B-26 ‘Marauder’ Medium Bombardment Squadron as aerial gunners. This was highly irregular, particularly considering they were the only surviving children of their parents. He also served as an aerial engineer. As an aerial engineer-gunner, he checked the aircraft before flight, made repairs and adjustments in flight to correct mechanical problems, assisted in the operation of flight controls, power plant components and other equipment. He served as an aerial gunner. He served as an aerial gunner when under attack from enemy aircraft, with duties that included manning a machine gun position, informing the flight crew of approaching enemy aircraft, and servicing weapons and turrets in flight. He flew 15 combat missions. Awarded the Air Medal, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, and WW II Victory Medal. Honorably discharged with the rank of Sergeant and issued the Honorable Service Lapel Button.
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A Tribute
by Jennifer McCreary for James C Terrill, Army, Sergeant, Born 09/11/24, Passed On 05/19/96, Honored by Ridgelawn Cemetery

James C Terrill, Sergeant, Army
Jimmy Terrill served overseas in the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater with the 9th Air Force. He and his older brother had the distinction of serving in the same B-26 ‘Marauder’ Medium Bombardment Squadron as areal gunners. This was highly irregular, particularly considering they were the only surviving children of their parents. His duties as arial gunner included manning a machine gun position, informing the flight crew of approaching enemy aircraft, and servicing weapons and turrets in flight. His aircraft “Patches” was shot down during a mission, and he had to parachute from the plane. He landed in a tree and was fortunate to be rescued by resistance fighters. Awarded the Air Medal, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign medal, and WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged with the rank of Sergeant and issued the Honorable Service Lapel Button. Later he was inducted to the Caterpillar Club.
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Ceremony Details

Location Information

Ridgelawn Cemetery (OKRLCC)
14476 North 104th E Avenue
Collinsville, OK 74021, United States
Click here for the Ridgelawn Cemetery Page

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December 16, 2023 at 12:00 pm

Sherry Campbell, Jeff Sorrell

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 Ridgelawn 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:

Our ceremony will be at 11:00am and at this time, it is open to the public.

Masks and social distancing are recommended.

Please check back often for further updates.

  • 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.

Our Locations

Welcome to Ridgelawn Cemetery and thank you deeply for helping us with our goal to honor as many veterans as possible on Wreaths Across America Day, December 16, 2023 at 12:00 pm. Please click "View" to learn more about our effort or to volunteer to help or click "Sponsor" to purchase wreaths that will be laid on the graves of our fallen heroes by our loyal volunteers....

Welcome to St Therese Cemetery (OKSTCC) and thank you deeply for helping us with our goal to honor as many veterans as possible on Wreaths Across America Day, December 16, 2023. Please click "View" to learn more about our effort or to volunteer to help or click "Sponsor" to purchase wreaths that will be laid on the graves of our fallen heroes by our loyal volunteers....