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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to Brightwaters Historical Society's Wreaths Across America Page.
On December 19, 2026 (See location pages for ceremony and wreath placement details), Brightwaters Historical Society will be helping to Remember and Honor our veterans by laying veteran’s wreaths on the graves of our country's military members.
Please help us honor and remember as many fallen heroes as possible by sponsoring veteran’s wreaths, volunteering on Wreaths Day, or inviting your family and friends to attend with you.
You may sponsor one of many locations by doing the following:
- Select "Sponsor Wreaths."
- Select "Location to Support." There is a drop-down menu on the right of "Long Island National Cemetery."
- Scroll through the list to select your location of choice.
- If a participating cemetery you would like to support is not listed, scroll to the bottom of the list and select "choose another cemetery to support." You will enter that cemetery name, and your sponsorship will count towards our goal.
To Volunteer:
- Select "Volunteer."
- Select a location to volunteer. If the cemetery is not listed, select "Lookup by Cemetery Name" OR " Lookup by City or Postal Code."
- Complete Registration.
Thank you so much for supporting Brightwaters Historical Society and Wreaths Across America!
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Location Information
2040 Wellwood Ave
Farmingdale, NY 11735, United States
Click here for the Long Island National Cemetery Page
Directions to Cemetery
Our Wreath Laying once again will take place within Long Island National Cemetery.
The tractor trailers will be loaded and the wreaths will be stationed at specified locations PRIOR to our noon ceremony. The wreaths WILL NOT be placed until after our ceremony which takes place at noon on December 19th. The ceremony will take place between section R and the DSS (Distinguished Service Section).
Parking Instructions
Parking will be on any of the numbered rows within the cemetery. There will be signs for you to go and where to park. Please remember to get there early since Parking will be at a premium.Ceremony and Volunteer Information
We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at Long Island National Cemetery. Please do not forget to register to volunteer! This way you will receive updates about the cemetery.
Our ceremony will take place at noon with the wreath laying immediately following. Wreaths will be in boxes at the assigned areas throughout the cemetery. Maps will be provided to show where to place the wreaths at the cemetery.
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 which takes place in January.
The most important thing to remember is to have a memorable experience participating in the ceremony. Thank you for your help in achieving our mission to remember, honor and teach.
Our Locations
NYLINC - Long Island National Cemetery
Welcome to NYLINC - Long Island National Cemetery and thank you for helping us with our goal to honor as many veterans as possible on Wreaths Across America Day, December 19, 2026 (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony). Please click "View" to learn more about our efforts, 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.
HINMCP - National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl)
Welcome to HINMCP - National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl) and thank you deeply for helping us with our goal to honor as many veterans as possible on Wreaths Across America Day, December 19, 2026 (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.
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