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

Welcome to the LHS NAHS' Wreaths Across America Page. 

On %December 18, 2019%, LHS NAHS will be helping LINC 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 LHS NAHS and Wreaths Across America!

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Location Information

NYLINC - Long Island National Cemetery
2040 Wellwood Ave
Farmingdale, NY 11735, United States
Click here for the Long Island National Cemetery Page
Veteran Graves: 365,000
Coverage Goal: 365,000
Wreaths So Far: 313
Ceremony On: December 19, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Ceremony At: 
Wreath Placement: Immediately Following Ceremony

Location Coordinator: Courtney George, Carole Polney, Sherry Hazelett

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.