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

Welcome to the NC0474 - Veteran Wreaths of Wayne County's Wreaths Across America Page. 

On December 13, 2025 at 12:00 pm, NC0474 - Veteran Wreaths of Wayne County will be helping Eastern Carolina State Veterans 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 NC0474 - Veteran Wreaths of Wayne County and Wreaths Across America!

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Location Information

NCECSV - Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery
164 Longs Plant Farm Rd
Goldsboro, NC 27534, United States
Click here for the Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery Page
Veteran Graves: 1,700
Coverage Goal: 1,700
Wreaths So Far: 253
Ceremony On: December 13, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Ceremony At: 
Wreath Placement: Immediately Following Ceremony

Location Coordinator: Sean Smith, Brittany Hanus

Directions to Cemetery

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  • PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY!!  CEREMONY STARTS PROMPTLY AT NOON! 
  •   When you arrive, please follow the people and signs to the site of the ceremony itself and kindly listen to the volunteers that are assisting with the parking. 
  •  There will be 2 golf carts to assist those that are not able to make the walk up to the ceremony site.  Please be mindful and allow those in need the use of the golf carts. 

Parking Instructions

There is plenty of parking at this cemetery.  Please be aware that you may have to park in the overflow area that is across the street from the cemetery.  Please be kind and follow the guidance of our volunteers.  2 Golf cart shuttles are provided for those needing assistance with making the walk up to the ceremony area. PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY!  

Ceremony and Volunteer Information

We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at Eastern Carolina State Veterans 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.

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NCECSV - Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery

Welcome to Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery and thank you for helping us reach our goal to honor as many veterans as possible on Wreaths Across America Day, Saturday, December 14th, 2024 at 12:00pm.Please sponsor wreaths by visiting www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/nc0474. By sponsoring through the The Veteran Wreaths of Wayne County group page, you can ensure that we will receive 3 wreaths for every 2 purchased!!! This is only done by visiting that address. If you would prefer to mail a check, make it payable to WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA, and mail to Tawnya Tucker 550 Arabian Dr. Middlesex, NC 27557.Contact us via email at:waagoldsboro@gmail.com.Find us on Facebook by searching for Wreaths Across America-Goldsboro, and feel free to message me if you have questions. Thank you for choosing to honor our fallen heroes in this very special way and we hope that you will join us on December 14th at noon!