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

Welcome to the Wreaths Across America - Louis Joliet Chapter, NSDAR Sponsorship group's page. Feel free to share our webpage link with family and friends; www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/IL0188 . 

On December 14, 2024, Wreaths Across America - Louis Joliet Chapter, NSDAR Sponsorship group will be helping ALNC and other WAA-approved cemeteries "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 or volunteering on Wreaths Day.

Thank you for supporting this patriotic endeavor and the Wreaths Across America - Louis Joliet Chapter, NSDAR Sponsorship group, 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.

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In Memory Of
by Bobbie Today for Russell Sweet, Merchant Marine, Honored by Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery

Remembering my Dear Dad, Russell F. Sweet, Sr., a WWII Merchant Marine Veteran who served his country and his community with a cheerful heart during his 93 years on this earth. Always remembered, forever loved. Bobbie Dee

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In Memory Of
by Richard T Stanek Family for Richard Stanek, Sr., Honored by Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery

Love on your 1st Christmas in Heaven.

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

Location Information

ILALNE - Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
20953 West Hoff Road
Elwood, IL 60421, United States
Click here for the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Page

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

Gerri Eck, Dan Schliffka

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: Important please read.

There is limited parking at the cemetery.

Please park at one of the offsite parking areas below. We will have 8 buses making rounds bringing people in and out.

Allied Landscaping - 3197 S Chicago St

Joliet, IL. 60436

or Bissell - 20200 Ira Morgan St 

Elwood IL. 60421

Please arrive between 8:30 to 10:30am




Ceremony and Volunteer Information

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

  • 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

ILALNE - Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery

Welcome to Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery  thank you deeply for helping us with our goal to honor as many veterans as possible on Wreaths Across America Day, December 14, 2024 at 11:00 am (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony). 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.

ILMECM - Middle East Conflicts Wall Memorial

Welcome to ILMECM - Middle East Conflicts Wall Memorial and thank you deeply for helping us with our goal to honor as many veterans as possible on Wreaths Across America Day, December 14, 2024 (Wreath Placement Immediately following the ceremony). 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.

We support 6 locations around the world. Click "View Our Locations" to see them all.