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!
Sponsor Wreaths
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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
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
Ceremony Details
Location Information
20953 West Hoff Road
Elwood, IL 60421, United States
Click here for the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Elwood 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
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.