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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the NSO's Wreaths Across America Page.
On December 19, 2026, Whitaker Cemetery in DeRidder, La will host Wreaths Across America to Remember and Honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes and the act of saying the name of each and every veteran aloud.
Please help our location lay wreaths at as many graves as possible by clicking the red "Sponsor" button. Or, if you would like to volunteer to participate in the wreath laying ceremony, please click the “Volunteer” button next to the cemetery name below, and don't forget to click the "Invite" button to invite your friends and family to join you.
Thank you so much for supporting New Step Outreach and Wreaths Across America!
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Location Information
5510 LA-26
DeRidder, LA 70634, United States
Directions to Cemetery
Whitaker Cemetery is located just passed the 3 mile marker on Hwy 26 DeRidder, LA 70634 and directly across from Friendship Baptist Church - 1300 Hwy 26 DeRidder, LA 709364.
Parking Instructions
The cemetery's parking lot is somewhat small and is located along the front fence line; any additional parking is held across the road in Friendship Baptist Church parking lot.Ceremony and Volunteer Information
We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at Whitaker 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:
- 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.
Local Groups Supporting Us
LA0061P - Leesville Composite Squadron CAP
Welcome to LA0061P - Leesville Composite Squadron CAP! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Evans Community Cemetery and to help honor and remember as many veterans as possible. Please click "View" to learn more about our effort and then click "Volunteer" to join us for National Wreaths Across America Day. Thank you so much!
