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

Welcome to the WAAHouston - WAA-Houston's Wreaths Across America Page. 

On December 14, 2024 at 11:00 am (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony), WAAHouston - WAA-Houston will be helping Houston National 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 WAAHouston - WAA-Houston 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 Susan D. for Manuel Robert DeLeon, Air Force, SGT, Born 04/17/53, Passed On 10/13/87, Honored by Houston National Cemetery

Manuel (Robert) - Thank you for your service. Gone, but not forgotten!

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Personal Message
by Chris Mire for Wayne Mire, Air Force, A1C, Served From 1961 to 1965, Born 08/15/39, Passed On 09/10/21, Honored by Houston National Cemetery

Miss you Dad

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Location Information

TXHNCH - Houston National Cemetery
10410 Veterans Memorial Drive
Houston, TX 77038, United States
Click here for the Houston National Cemetery Page

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

Scott deMasi, Kathy Torres

Directions to Cemetery

Navigation systems do an adequate job finding the cemetery at 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr., Houston.

You may consider traveling straight to Greenspoint Mall for parking.  The address is 12300 North Freeway, Houston.


Parking Instructions

PARKING

The best place to park is at Greenspoint Mall and take the free shuttle.  Also available is the Shepard Park & Ride for $1.25.

Cemetery grounds will fill very quickly so please try to use one of our other options.

Other busses  are not permitted in the cemetery.  Please pull to the front gate to let your passengers off and then park at Greenspoint to take the shuttle.  Most busses are wheelchair equipped.

NOTE - After the ceremony all the busses will be there to help take people back.  Please be patient as we get 17,000 people delivered back to Greenspoint Mall.  There will be a line, but it goes quickly.

Ceremony and Volunteer Information

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

Please check back frequently for any 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

TXHNCH - Houston National Cemetery

Welcome to TXHNCH - Houston National Cemetery and thank you 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 Ceremony). Please click "View" to learn more about our effort or click "Sponsor" to purchase wreaths that will be laid on the graves of our fallen heroes by our loyal volunteers.  Help us honor all of our veterans.... One Wreath At A Time.