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

Welcome to the IL0017P - Springfield Composite Squadron CAP GLR IL 036's Wreaths Across America Page. 

On December 14, 2024 at 11:00 am (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony), IL0017P - Springfield Composite Squadron CAP GLR IL 036 will be helping Camp Butler National Cemetery 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 IL0017P - Springfield Composite Squadron CAP GLR IL 036 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.

Volunteer

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

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Location Information

ILCBNS - Camp Butler National Cemetery
5063 Camp Butler Road
Springfield, IL 62707, United States
Click here for the Camp Butler National Cemetery Page

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December 14, 2024 at 11:00 am (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony)

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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 can become tight, so please plan accordingly.

Ceremony and Volunteer Information

We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at Camp Butler National 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:

  • This year we will be having the ceremony and wreath distribution at Camp Butler National Cemetery.
  • Ceremony: Saturday, December 14, 2024 (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony), at 11:00am with Veterans Wreaths distributed after the ceremony.
  • Please contact Libby for any questions at alr759wreaths@gmail.com
  • 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

ILCBNS - Camp Butler National Cemetery

Welcome to ILCBNS - Camp Butler National Cemetery and thank you deeply for helping us with our goal to honor as many veterans as possible on Wreaths Across America Day, December 14, 2024 (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.

Group Members

Lori's Donation Page (IL0017P - Springfield Composite Squadron CAP GLR IL 036)

Welcome to my personal fundraising page for Wreaths Across America. I am working hard to support Springfield Composite Squadron CAP GLR IL 036 and Camp Butler National Cemetery in our joint effort to fulfill WAA's mission to Remember, Honor, and Teach. Please click "View" to learn more about me and my effort and to help me cover as many graves on Wreaths Across America day, December 14, 2024 (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony) at 12:00 PM.