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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the Wreaths Across America Page for the Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial Cemetery in Winchendon..
On December 13, 2024 at 9am Wreaths Across America will be at Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial Cemetery 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.
WE WILL BE PLACING THE WREATHS ON FRIDAY 12/13/24 REGARDLESS OF INCLEMENT WEATHER.
With the growth and success of our Wreaths across America Program at the Massachusetts Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery in Winchendon, come some inevitable changes. For the safety of volunteers and staff, there will be no parking available at the cemetery on Friday, December 13th. All volunteers are welcome and encouraged to park at the Winchendon Community Park located at 88 Ingleside Rd. in Winchendon as well as the American Legion Post 193 located at 295 School St. in Winchendon. Shuttle buses will be available to transport volunteers to and from the cemetery. Handicap accessible transportation will be provided as well. Thank you for your support of this great program.
Thank you so much for supporting Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial Cemetery and Wreaths Across America!
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In Memory Of for Arthur Sawyer III, United States Military, Honored by Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Winchendon
You will never be forgotten. Forever loved and missed.Love you so much! Hugs
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In Memory Of for John Alexis Gallant, United States Military, Born 04/08/17, Passed On 04/29/09, Honored by Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Winchendon
Dearest Papa, Not a day goes by; we are missing you. Your incredible insights; kindness; guidance; humble talents and quiet faith fuel us to be better people. Until we meet again; we know you are watching over us. We were so blest to have you in our lives Love Your “ kids”
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Location Information
111 GlenAllen St
Winchendon, MA 01475, United States
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. With the growth and success of our Wreaths across America Program at the Massachusetts Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery in Winchendon, come some inevitable changes. For the safety of volunteers and staff, there will be no parking available at the cemetery on Friday, December 13th. All volunteers are welcome and encouraged to park at the Winchendon Community Park located at 88 Ingleside Rd. in Winchendon or the American Legion Post 193 located at 295 School St, Winchendon. Shuttle buses will be available to transport volunteers to and from the cemetery. Handicap accessible transportation will be provided as well. Thank you for your support of this great program.
Parking Instructions
With the growth and success of our Wreaths across America Program at the Massachusetts Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery in Winchendon, come some inevitable changes. For the safety of volunteers and staff, there will be no parking available at the cemetery on Friday, December 13th. All volunteers are welcome and encouraged to park at the Winchendon Community Park located at 88 Ingleside Rd. in Winchendon or the American Legion Post 193 located at 295 School St in Winchendon . Shuttle buses will be available to transport volunteers to and from the cemetery. Handicap accessible transportation will be provided as well. Thank you for your support of this great program.Ceremony and Volunteer Information
We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at Massachusetts Veteran' Memorial Cemetery, Winchendon. 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.
- WE WILL BE PLACING THE WREATHS REGARDLESS OF THE WEATHER ON DEC 13, 2024 AT 9AM
- With the growth and success of our Wreaths across America Program at the Massachusetts Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery in Winchendon, come some inevitable changes. For the safety of volunteers and staff, there will be no parking available at the cemetery on Friday, December 13th. All volunteers are welcome and encouraged to park at the Winchendon Community Park located at 88 Ingleside Rd. in Winchendon or the American Legion Post 193 located at 295 School Street, Winchendon, Ma. Shuttle buses will be available to transport volunteers to and from the cemetery. Handicap accessible transportation will be provided as well. Thank you for your support of this great program.
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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Northrop Grumman Supported by VERITAS and Corporate Citizenship
Welcome to Northrop Grumman Supported by VERITAS and Corporate Citizenship! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support 71 locations 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!
MA0194P - Blue Star Mothers MA Chapter 1
Welcome to MA0194P - Blue Star Mothers MA Chapter 1! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Winchendon 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!
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