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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the American Legion Riders of Georgia's Wreaths Across America Page.
On December 17th, 2022, American Legion Riders of Georgia will be helping numerous locations 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 American Legion Riders of Georgia and Wreaths Across America!
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Wreaths Across America's Trucking Tributes Presents Derrick Whittle with Cargo Transporters
Derrick says it’s tough to express how he feels in his heart about the role he plays in the Wreaths Across America mission to remember, honor, and teach. “When you see these kids out there waving their flags and shouting USA Proud, which is on my trailer, it’s exciting, and I want to teach them why the truck looks the way it does....
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by Emil V. for Emiliano Velez-Lopez, Army, Honored by Puerto Rico National Cemetery
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by Emil V. for Emiliano Velez-Lopez, Army, Honored by Puerto Rico National Cemetery
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Ceremony Details
Location Information
500 Washington Ave
Marietta, GA 30060, United States
Click here for the Marietta National Cemetery Page
Directions to Cemetery
Marietta National Cemetery is located 500 Washington Avenue in Marietta, GA
Parking Instructions
There is no parking inside the cemetery. Parking is available outside the cemetery at local businesses, banks, and parking lots. We can make special arrangements if you need help getting into the cemetery.Ceremony and Volunteer Information
We are honored that you would like to join us at Marietta National Cemetery for our Wreaths Across America program on December 18th, 2021. You can sign up to be a volunteer at: https://wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/14805/Overview/
We invite everyone to participate and we have no age limits. Weather could be an issue, so please dress appropriately for being outside in the elements as the entire program takes place outdoors. We are usually finished laying the wreaths by 1:30, but you are welcome to stay as long as you would like to enjoy the solitude and beauty of the cemetery.
Please arrive no later than 11:30 to participate in the ceremony which will begin at noon simultaneously around the country at over 2000 cemeteries. We lay the wreaths following our very solemn ceremony to ensure that everyone has a chance to participate in honoring the 18,846 soldiers buried in our cemetery.
Marietta National Cemetery is located 500 Washington Avenue. Parking is available outside the cemetery at local businesses, banks, and parking lots. We can make special arrangements if you need help getting into the cemetery.
At this time, we are unable to accept grave specific requests. Families are always welcome to place a wreath on a loved one's grave anywhere in the cemetery.
Here are some things to remember about the ceremony:• Everyone of all ages is welcome.
• Ceremonies around the world will be starting at the same moment, so please be on time.
• 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.
The most important thing to remember is to have a wonderful experience participating in the ceremony. Thank you so much for helping us achieve our mission to Remember, Honor and Teach.
