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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the IN0140 - Laurens B Strain Auxiliary Post 604 VFW's Wreaths Across America Page.
On December 13, 2025 (See location pages for ceremony and wreath placement details), IN0140 - Laurens B Strain Auxiliary Post 604 VFW will be helping Rose Hill 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 IN0140 - Laurens B Strain Auxiliary Post 604 VFW and Wreaths Across America!
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In Memoriam
by Laurens B Strain Auxiliary- VFW Auxiliary Post 604 for Leonard Weldman, Honored by Rose Hill Cemetery
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In Memoriam
by LAURENS B STRAIN AUX VFW AUXILIARY POST 604 for LAUREN B. STRAIN, Honored by Burgoon Cemetery
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Location Information
Ceremony Address:
Elks Lodge 446
400 N Walnut St
Bloomington, IN 47404, United States
Cemetery Address:
930 W 4th St
Bloomington, IN 47404, United States
Click here for the Rose Hill Cemetery Page
Directions to Cemetery
Our main Ceremony will be held at 12 Noon at the Elks Lodge 446 located at 400 N Walnut St, Bloomington, IN 47404, with Wreath Placement to follow at Rose Hill Cemetery.
Parking Instructions
Please arrive early to the event as you will need to walk to section A where the ceremony will take place. Look for the World War I Memorial and head up the hill (there will be tents and a check in table).
We ask that if you are able, please park as far away from the cemetery's entrance to allow those less mobile a closer spot. The address of Rose Hill Cemetery is 930 W 4th St, Bloomington, IN 47404.
Ceremony and Volunteer Information
We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at Rose Hill 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
INROSE - Rose Hill Cemetery
Welcome to INROSE - Rose Hill Cemetery and thank you deeply for helping us with our goal to honor as many veterans as possible on Wreaths Across America Day, December 13, 2025 (Wreath Placement Ceremony will be at Elks Club, Placement will begin After the ceremony is complete.). 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.
INBURG - Burgoon Cemetery
Welcome to INBURG - Burgoon Cemetery and thank you deeply for helping us with our goal to honor as many veterans as possible on Wreaths Across America Day, December 13, 2025 (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.
