REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the Northern Virginia Veterans Association (VA0789P)'s Wreaths Across America Page.
Wreath Retirement Update:
Wreath clean up will take place on Saturday, January 29th 2022 at 10:00 AM. To volunteer to help clean up wreaths at Quantico National, you must copy and paste the eventbrite link below into your browser, read the important information listed, and select your volunteer time to sign up, you must preregister via the eventbrite link below to volunteer:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nova-veterans-wreath-removal-event-at-quantico-national-cemetery-tickets-241473833737
Contact Fred at Fred@novavets.org for more information or with any questions in regards to volunteering.
NOVA Veterans Association has a goal of purchasing and laying 2000 wreaths this year and you can help us reach this goal! Just click the red Sponsor Wreaths button on this page.
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 Northern Virginia Veterans Association (VA0789P) and Wreaths Across America!
Sponsor Wreaths
Volunteer
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In Honor Of
by Mandy McGee for Joseph McGee , Marine Corps, SGT, Born 01/14/47, Passed On 05/22/21, Honored by Quantico National Cemetery
In Honor Of
by Mandy McGee for Joseph McGee , Marine Corps, SGT, Born 01/14/47, Passed On 05/22/21, Honored by Quantico National Cemetery
Ceremony Details
Location Information
18424 Joplin Rd
Triangle, VA 22172
Click here for the Quantico National Cemetery Page
Directions to Cemetery
Navigation systems do an adequate job finding the cemetery. When you arrive, please follow the people and signs to the site for the registration check in.
Parking Instructions
Plans for parking are currently in development. Will update when finalized.
Ceremony and Volunteer Information
We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America event at Quantico 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 event:
- 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 event and thank you so much for helping Wreaths Across America achieve our mission to remember, honor and teach.