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

Welcome to the Operation Care Package's Wreaths Across America Page. 

On Dec 16th through Dec 19th Operation Care Package will be helping to place wreaths on those who have served our Country.

We are sad to announce that NO public ceremony this year due too COVID, but the mission will continue to HONOR REMEMBER & TEACH.

Please help us honor and remember as many fallen heroes as possible by sponsoring remembrance wreaths. 

Thank you so much for supporting Operation Care Package and Wreaths Across America!

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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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Click here if you would like to participate in the wreath laying ceremony on Wreaths Day at the cemetery.

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In Honor Of
by Ed Roberts for August Spiegel, Army, Ssgt, Served From 1942 to 1946, Born 11/07/25, Passed On 02/19/07, Honored by Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery

August Spiegel, Ssgt, Army
In honor of my Father-in-law August Spiegel . We miss you!
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In Honor Of
by Ed Roberts for Elwood Roberts, Army, PFC, Served From 1943 to 1946, Born 06/10/25, Passed On 01/08/01, Honored by Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery

Elwood Roberts, PFC, Army
For my Dad, my Hero! Missing you every day!
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Ceremony Details

Location Information

Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Elwood (ILALNE)
20953 West Hoff Road
Elwood, IL 60421, United States
Click here for the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Elwood Page

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December 16, 2023 at 12:00 pm

Debbie Bennett, Dan Schliffka

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

Parking: Important please read.

There is limited parking at the cemetery.

Please park at one of the offsite parking areas below. We will have 8 buses making rounds bringing people in and out.

Allied Landscaping - 3197 S Chicago St

Joliet, IL. 60436

or Bissell - 20200 Ira Morgan St 

Elwood IL. 60421

Please arrive between 8:30 to 10:30am




Ceremony and Volunteer Information

We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Elwood. 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.

Our Locations

Welcome to Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery  thank you deeply for helping us with our goal to honor as many veterans as possible on Wreaths Across America Day, December 16, 2023 at 12:00 pm. 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....

Welcome to Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery (MOJBNS) and thank you deeply for helping us with our goal to honor as many veterans as possible on Wreaths Across America Day, December 16, 2023. 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....