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Welcome to the Veterans Memorial Cemetery Wreaths Across America Page.
On Saturday, December 13, 2025. Wreath laying will begin at 10:30 a.m. for family members following by remaining wreaths laying. Ceremony will begin at 11:00 a.m. Wreaths Across America will be at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Mtn. View, Missouri to Remember - Honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes and the act of saying the name of each and every veteran aloud.
Please help our location lay wreaths at as many graves as possible by clicking the red "Sponsor" button. Or, if you would like to volunteer to participate in the wreath laying ceremony, please click the “Volunteer” button next to the cemetery name below, and don't forget to click the "Invite" button to invite your friends and family to join you.
Thank you so much for supporting the Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Ozark Spring Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution and Wreaths Across America!
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In Memory Of for Clyde Clinton Elam, United States Military, Honored by Veterans Memorial Cemetery
Clyde Clinton Elam 12-10-1926 to 12-30-2007He enlisted in the Navy on March 12, 1945 and was stationed at the Great Lakes Naval Station. He served aboard the USS Piedmont and at one time this ship was stationed off the Coast of Japan in Yokosuka Bay. Clyde was honorably discharged on October 13, 1947 at the USN Station, San Diego, CA. He was awarded the Asian Pacific Campaign Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. He is buried at the Veteran Memorial Cemetery, Mtn. View, Missouri
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In Memory Of for Gerome (Bud) Souders, United States Military, Honored by Veterans Memorial Cemetery
Gerome (Bud) Souders 01-19-1913 - 11-15-2005Souders entered the US Navy on April 10, 1945 at the Great Lakes Naval Station and trained at the Naval Center Farragut, IA. He served aboard the US Crux AX115 Supply Ship. He was Honorably discharged on February 28, 1946. He received the Victory Medal - Points
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Location Information
1019 East 3rd Street
Mountain View, MO 65548, United States
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. There will be volunteers there to help direct you. If you need handicap parking, please let them know.Ceremony and Volunteer Information
We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Mtn. View, Missouri. 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.
Local Groups Supporting Us
MO0237 - Ozark Spring Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Welcome to Ozark Spring Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Mtn. View, Missouri and to help honor and remember as many veterans as possible. Please click "View" to learn more about our effort and then click "Volunteer" to join us for National Wreaths Across America Day. Thank you so much!
Missouri Humanities
Welcome to Missouri Humanities! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Assumption Catholic Cemetery and to help honor and remember as many veterans as possible. Please click "View" to learn more about our effort and then click "Volunteer" to join us for National Wreaths Across America Day. Thank you so much!
