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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.
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Ceremony Details
Location Information
24090 N US 45
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Click here for the Willow Lawn Memorial Park Page
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. Look for the parking signsCeremony and Volunteer Information
We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at Willow Lawn Memorial Park. 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.
