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

Welcome to the Col Shorty Powers Composite Squadron GLR IL 189 CAP (IL0055P)'s Wreaths Across America Page. 

On Saturday, December 19, 2020 at 12:00 PM, Col Shorty Powers Composite Squadron GLR IL 189 CAP (IL0055P) will be helping Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Elwood 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 Col Shorty Powers Composite Squadron GLR IL 189 CAP (IL0055P) 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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It was Lane Sisk’s seventh birthday when his parents realized the message to remember, honor, and teach was resonating with their son. Lane explains it best.

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In Memoriam
by CATHY VERGARA for FLORENCE PROVENCHER, Honored by Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Elwood

IN HONOR OF OUR WONDERFUL MOM!

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In Memoriam
by CATHY VERGARA for FLORENCE PROVENCHER, Honored by Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Elwood

IN HONOR OF OUR WONDERFUL MOM!

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Location Information

Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Elwood (ILALNE)
20953 W Hoff Rd
Elwood, IL 60421
Click here for the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Elwood Page

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Saturday, December 19, 2020
12:00 PM

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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 is limited.  Please car pool if possible, arrive by 10.  Parking is only allowed on one side of the road.  Please do not park in grassy areas near sections where graves are. 

Ceremony and Volunteer Information

We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at Abraham Lincoln 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:

  • Everyone of all ages and backgrounds is welcome.
  • Please help ensure that all participants get the opportunity to place a wreath. Please only place one wreath at a time. And SAY THEIR NAME. 
  • Please follow the location coordinators instructions on where to place wreaths, as well as "how" they should be placed.
  • If handed a form the wreath has to be placed on that particular gravesite.
  • 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.
  • Clean up is always on MLK Day.  Starts around 9am, dress for weather and wear gloves. 

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

Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery

Welcome to Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery  thank you deeply for helping us with our goal to honor as many veterans as possible on Wreaths Across America Day, Saturday, December 19, 2020 at 12:00 PM. 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.