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

Welcome to the WI0031P - Civil Air Patrol - Milwaukee Composite Sqd #5 GLR-WI-061's Wreaths Across America Page. 

On December 14, 2024 at 11:00 am (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony), WI0031P - Civil Air Patrol - Milwaukee Composite Sqd #5 GLR-WI-061 will be helping Wood 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 WI0031P - Civil Air Patrol - Milwaukee Composite Sqd #5 GLR-WI-061 and Wreaths Across America!

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Click "Sponsor Wreaths" to sponsor a wreath and help us reach our goal of honoring every veteran at the cemetery.

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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

WIWNCM - Wood National Cemetery
5000 West National Ave
Bldg 1301
Milwaukee, WI 53295, United States
Click here for the Wood National Cemetery Page

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

Julie Anne Sorenson, Ronald Koplin

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.

Meet at Juneau Avenue & Walker Road on the Wood National Cemetery grounds

Ceremony Coordinates = 43.0296727, -87.9814376

Dress for the weather- all activities are outdoors in Wisconsin (cold & damp)

***Please note time zones*** Milwaukee, WI ceremony event at Wood National Cemetery starts at 11:00 CST (local - sharp!) Volunteer wreath laying will follow

Please do not park in front of the ceremony location as the roads are very tight and we wish to make pain access for VA grounds employees as well as the ceremony personnel. There is a parking lot approximately 1/4 of a mile south of the ceremony site on Kilbourn Circle and General Wolcott Boulevard, which would be the preferred location to park.

Parking Instructions

PLEASE DO NOT PARK DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE CERMONY SITE...

Roadway is tight!  The VA staff and ceremony staff need access.

There is a parking lot approximately 1/4 mile to the south on Gener Wolcott Boulevard & Kilbourn Circle.

Ceremony and Volunteer Information

We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at Wood 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 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.
  • ***Please note time zones*** Milwaukee, WI ceremony event at Wood National Cemetery starts Saturday 17 December at 11:00 CST (local - sharp!) Volunteer wreath laying will follow
  • Meet at Juneau Avenue & Walker Road on the Wood National Cemetery grounds
  • Dress for the weather- all activities are outdoors in Wisconsin (cold & damp)
  • The preferred parking location would be approximately 1/4 of a mile to the south on the corners of Kilbourn Circle and General Wolcott Boulevard. The roads are very tight and we would like to maintain access for the VA grounds employees as well as the ceremony personnel.

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.

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WIWNCM - Wood National Cemetery

Welcome to Wood National Cemetery - Wreaths Across America and thank you deeply for helping us with our goal to honor as many veterans as possible on Wreaths Across America Day (11:00 CST local MKE - Saturday 17 December 2022. ***Please note time zones***