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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the Barksdale Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol's Wreaths Across America Page.
On December 19th, 2026, Barksdale Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol's donations will be helping Arlington National Cemetery to Remember and Honor our veterans by laying Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes.
Barksdale Composite Squadron is also honored to support the annual Wreaths Across America ceremony at Greenwood Cemetery in Shreveport, LA, on December 19th at 12;00 pm (cst). Our members will assist in honoring our nation’s veterans through participation in the ceremony and the placement of wreaths.
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 Barksdale Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol and Wreaths Across America!
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Location Information
130 East Stoner Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71101, United States
Click here for the Greenwood Cemetery 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.Ceremony and Volunteer Information
We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at Greenwood 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:
Ceremony will be held at the pavilion.
- 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.
Our Locations
LAGWCS - Greenwood Cemetery
Welcome to LAGWCS - Greenwood Cemetery and thank you deeply for helping us with our goal to honor as many veterans as possible on Wreaths Across America Day, December 19, 2026 (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony). Please click "View" to learn more about our effort or to volunteer to help or click "Sponsor" to purchase wreaths that will be laid on the graves of our fallen heroes by our loyal volunteers.
ARLING - Arlington National Cemetery
Welcome to the Wreaths Across America location page for Arlington National Cemetery. As one of the largest veteran cemeteries in the United States, the goal of placing a wreath on every marker is lofty. Our volunteers are committed to Remembering and Honoring our nation’s veterans through the laying of wreaths on the graves of our country’s fallen heroes and the act of saying the name of each veteran aloud. Please help Wreaths Across America reach our goal by sponsoring a veteran's wreath and register to join us on December 19, 2026 at 08:00 am (Wreath Placement Wreath Placement begins at 8:00 a.m. with placement at the Tomb of the Unknown at noon) as we place the veterans' wreaths.
