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Remember. Honor. Teach. Thank you for visiting our page for Wreaths Across America.

The Northbrook Bluehawks PW 2 hockey team is made up of boy and girls ages 10-12. These are kids from Northbrook and surround towns that play in the Northern Illinois Hockey League. The team is asked every year to volunteer for a cause as part of giving back to the community. This year it was decided to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice serving our country, show our appreciation and let their families know they are not forgotten.

Please click the red “Sponsor” button to purchase wreaths to be placed on veterans graves on December 18, 2021 at Willow Lawn Memorial Park, 24090 N US 45, Vernon Hills, IL 60061. Also, if you would like to Volunteer to participate in the wreath laying ceremony, please click the “Volunteer” button or click the "Invite" button to invite your family and friends to attend Wreaths Day with you. Thank you so much for supporting us and this amazing mission, 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.

Invite

Click here to spread the word encourage your friends to sponsor, volunteer or keep up with our news.

The Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit Heads South and Returns to New England this Month

This unique museum on wheels is free to the community and helps honor local veterans.

Wreaths Across America Announces 2023 Escort to Arlington Route

Chevrolet to once again lead the country’s longest veterans’ parade with wrapped vehicles transporting Gold and Blue Star families, veterans, and American patriots!

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Location Information

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 {{LocationName}}. 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.