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

Welcome to the El Cajon Cemetery's Wreaths Across America Page. 

On December 19, 2026 , Wreaths Across America will be at El Cajon Cemetery to Remember and 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. 

Youth organizations are welcome to help by:
1)  Obtaining wreath sponsorship by sharing the "Sponsor" link to purchase wreaths that will be laid on the graves of our fallen heroes.
2) Help lay wreaths on December 19, 2026
3) Help with wreath clean up on January 9, 2027 at 8:30 am

Thank you so much for supporting El Cajon Cemetery and 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.

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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.

Trucking Tributes with Chris Hulse

Host Elisabeth Barna welcomes Chris Hulse, Regional Transportation Manager at Packaging Corporation of America.

Trucking Tributes with Virginia Bulger

Host Elisabeth Barna welcomes Bulger, the Government and Community Affairs Manager at Transurban.

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In Memory Of
Benny Victor Zampetti, United States Military

Love you and miss you.

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In Memory Of
Miriam Carson,
Honored by BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA TROOP 51

Loved Always

Check out 13 "Remember" recent messages from our supporters. Click "View Remember Wall" to see them all.

Location Information

CAELCN - El Cajon Cemetery
2080 Dehesa Rd
El Cajon, CA 92019, United States
Veteran Graves: 1,106
Coverage Goal: 1,106
Wreaths So Far: 73
Ceremony On: December 19, 2026 at 09:00 am (PST)
Ceremony At: 
Wreath Placement: Immediately Following Ceremony
Wreath Clean Up: 8:30 AM

Location Coordinator: Mitzi Elsten, Dennis Astley, Thomas Ritz
Contact Location: 

Directions to Cemetery

Navigation systems do an adequate job finding the cemetery. There is street parking available outside the cemetery. When you arrive, please follow the people and walk in 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.
Additional parking is available along Dehesa Road.

Ceremony and Volunteer Information

We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at El Cajon 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 are welcome.
  • Please help ensure that all participants get the opportunity to place a wreath; do not drag a whole box of wreaths for yourself.
  • Please follow the location coordinators instructions on where to place wreaths, as well as "how" they should be placed.
  • We especially need volunteers to help clean-up at 8:30 am on Jan. 9, 2027.
  • For youths who need a signature for community service, please give your forms to the location coordinator before the ceremony begins. Your forms will be ready for pick up at the conclusion of the event.

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

CA0785 - Lakeside VFW Carter-Smith Post & Auxiliary 5867

Welcome to CA0785 - Lakeside VFW Carter-Smith Post & Auxiliary 5867! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Fort Rosecrans National 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!

CA0397 - Letitia Coxe Shelby Chapter, NSDAR

Welcome to CA0397 - Letitia Coxe Shelby Chapter, NSDAR! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support El Cajon 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!

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