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

Welcome to the Maine Veterans Cemetery, 143 Blue Star Ave (off Civic Center Drive)'s Wreaths Across America Page. 

On December 14, 2024 at 12:00 pm (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony), Wreaths Across America will be at Maine Veterans Cemetery, 143 Blue Star Ave (off Civic Center Drive) 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 Maine Veterans Cemetery, 143 Blue Star Ave (off Civic Center Drive) 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.

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In Memory Of
by Christine Madden for James A. Burney, Air Force, Master Sargent, Served From 1955 to 1977, Honored by Maine Veterans Cemetery, 143 Blue Star Ave (off Civic Center Drive)

Forever our hero!

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In Memory Of
by Elizabeth M. for Albert J Dion, Air Force, Master Sargent, Served From 1956 to 1976, Born 05/10/32, Passed On 05/14/93, Honored by Maine Veterans Cemetery, 143 Blue Star Ave (off Civic Center Drive)

In loving memory of my dad, Master Sargent Albert J Dion. But also remembering and appreciating all the sacrifices made by the people how have served throughout the years to keep us safe.

Check out 66 "Remember" recent messages from our supporters. Click "View Remember Wall" to see them all.

Location Information

MEVCAU - Maine Veterans Cemetery, 143 Blue Star Ave (off Civic Center Drive)
143 Blue Star Avenue
Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery (nr Augusta Civic Center)
Augusta, ME 04330, United States

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December 14, 2024 at 12:00 pm (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony)

Debra Couture

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. However we ask that you not park immediately behind the delivery vehicle. We will need space to unload the truck.

Ceremony and Volunteer Information

We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America event. 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.

This year's rules due to COVID restrictions:
  1. All volunteers must register online to participate. We are restricted to only 100 participants this year per the Governor's directive. Volunteers will be stopped at the main gate. If your name is not on the list you will not be allowed to participate in the wreath laying event.
  2. Masks and social distancing will be required at ALL times.
  3. There will not be a public ceremony this year honoring the branches of the military. However, please note that a remembrance wreath will be placed in their honor at the base of the flag pole on the top of the hill by the WAA site coordinator.

The most important thing to remember is to have a wonderful experience participating in the ceremony and thank you so much for helping to achieve our mission to Remember, Honor and Teach.

Local Groups Supporting Us

ME0073 - West Gardiner Historical Society

Welcome to ME0073 - West Gardiner Historical Society! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support West Gardiner, Maine Area 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 National Wreaths Across America Day. Thank you so much!

Maine Veterans Forward

Welcome to Maine Veterans Forward! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Togus 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!

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