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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the United States Military Academy West Point Cemetery's Wreaths Across America Page.
On December 7, 2024 at 12:00 pm (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony), Wreaths Across America will be at United States Military Academy West Point 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.
Our goal is to fully cover our cemetery and add to our Preservation Fund, which will ensure that our hometown heroes are honored this year as well as in years to come. 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.
Thank you so much for supporting United States Military Academy West Point Cemetery and Wreaths Across America!
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In Memory Of for Elizabeth Bacon Custer, Military Spouse or Family, Born 04/08/42, Passed On 04/04/33, Honored by United States Military Academy West Point Cemetery
Wife of General George Custer. Author & lecturer. Buried next to her husband in the West Point Cemetery.
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In Memory Of for Major General Judson Kilpatrick, United States Military, Honored by United States Military Academy West Point Cemetery
Union Major General Judson Kilpatrick. West Point graduate 1861. He helped save the Union with his cavalry by taking the fight to the rebels throughout the Civil War. Remembered by the members of the MG Judson Kilpatrick Camp No. 7, SUVCW, Cary, NC.
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Location Information
329 Washington Ave
West Point, NY 10996, 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.
Parking Instructions
There is plenty of parking at this cemetery, so feel free to park in any available spot.Ceremony and Volunteer Information
We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at United States Military Academy West Point 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.
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.
Local Groups Supporting Us
PA0015 - West Point Cemetery Three for Two Group
Welcome to PA0015 - West Point Cemetery Three for Two Group! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support United States Military Academy West Point Cemetery 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!
NJ0137 - Wreaths for the Dennis Zilinski Foundation
Welcome to NJ0137 - Wreaths for the Dennis Zilinski Foundation! My location Sponsorship Group is proud to support United States Military Academy West Point Cemetery and to help honor and remember as many veterans as possible. Please click "View" to learn more about my effort and then click "Volunteer" to join National Wreaths Across America Day. Thank you so much!
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