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

Welcome to the Greenwood Cemetery's Wreaths Across America Page. 

On December 13, 2025 at 11:00 am (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony), Wreaths Across America will be at Greenwood Cemetery 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 Greenwood Cemetery 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.

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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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As the back-to-school season begins, Wreaths Across America, in collaboration with the Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC), is spotlighting the importance of adopting proactive, research-based strategies to raise awareness of the unique attendance-related challenges faced by highly mobile students.

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In Memory Of for William 'Mike"Byrd, United States Military, Honored by Greenwood Cemetery

Mike: Thank you for serving our country and for being such a wonderful husband and father. I miss you every day, but I know you live in my heart, & I will love you forever and you are now free of pain. Rest in peace. June 16, 1947 - February 25, 2024

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All Veterans

Thank you for your Service.May your families be blessed this Holiday Season.

Check out 6 "Remember" recent messages from our supporters. Click "View Remember Wall" to see them all.

Location Information

LAGWCS - Greenwood Cemetery
130 East Stoner Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71101, United States

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December 13, 2025 at 11:00 am (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony)

Karen Hardtner, Katie Weir

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 Greenwood 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:

Ceremony will be held at the pavilion.

  • 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.

Local Groups Supporting Us

LA0075P - Shreveport Garden Study Club

Welcome to LA0075P - Shreveport Garden Study Club! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Greenwood 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!

LA0074P - NSCDA-Louisiana, Shreveport Committee

Welcome to LA0074P - NSCDA-Louisiana, Shreveport Committee! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Greenwood 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!