IL0206 - Illinois State Organization National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Please help us Remember, Honor, and Teach on {December 16, 2023}. Together we can Honor and remember our departed Veterans.
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2023 So Far
878 Wreaths Sponsored
75.6% Over Our Goal!
Exceeded by 378 Wreaths!
Help Us to Keep Going!

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

Welcome to the IL0206 - Illinois State Organization National Society Daughters of the American Revolution's Wreaths Across America sponsorship group Page. 

On December 16th 2023, IL0206 - Illinois State Organization National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will be helping Remember and Honor our departed veterans by laying Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes. Wreaths can be sponsored for any National cemetery and any WAA approved cemetery across the country.  Together we can assure these men and women will not be forgotten.

Please help us honor and remember our fallen heroes; for every two wreaths sponsored a third wreath will be laid for free on December 16th, 2023. We also encourage you to join Illinois Daughters in volunteering on Wreaths Remembrance Day, in placing wreaths. 

Thank you for joining us in this patriotic endeavor and for all you do in supporting our veterans past and present; please share this site with family, friends and co-workers. to Honor our fallen Heroes.  www.wreathacrossamerica.org/IL0206 . 

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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Personal Message for Edward W. Gabriel Jr. , Navy, Born 01/01/48, Passed On 01/01/21, Honored by Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Elwood

Missing you this first Christmas without you Dad it won't be the same.

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In Memory Of
by Eileen P. for John McDermott, Army, SP4, Honored by Camp Butler National Cemetery

Remembering you Daddy, John D “Jack” McDermott, at Christmas time and always.

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Location Information

ILCBNS - Camp Butler National Cemetery
5063 Camp Butler Road
Springfield, IL 62707, United States
Click here for the Camp Butler National Cemetery Page

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December 16, 2023 at 11:00 am also January 20 and 2024 at 09:00 am to 12:00 pm (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony)

Libby Conroy

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 can become tight, so please plan accordingly.

Ceremony and Volunteer Information

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

  • This year we will be having the ceremony and wreath distribution at Camp Butler National Cemetery.
  • Ceremony: Saturday, December 16th, 2023, at 11:00am with Veterans Wreaths distributed after the ceremony.
  • Please contact Libby for any questions at alr759wreaths@gmail.com
  • 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

ILCBNS - Camp Butler National Cemetery

Welcome to ILCBNS - Camp Butler National Cemetery and thank you deeply for helping us with our goal to honor as many veterans as possible on Wreaths Across America Day, December 16, 2023 also January 20 and 2024 (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.

ILALNE - Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Elwood

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 16, 2023 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.

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