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

Welcome to The Bridgeport Cemetery's Wreaths Across America Page. 

Wreaths Across America will be at The Bridgeport 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 TEAM BRIDGEPORT group below and click  the red "Sponsor" button.

Thank you so much for supporting The Bridgeport Cemetery 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.

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Volunteer

Click here if you would like to participate in the wreath laying ceremony on Wreaths Day at the cemetery.

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Click here to spread the word encourage your friends to sponsor, volunteer or keep up with our news.

The Mobile Education Exhibit's Schedule

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Wreaths Across America Radio Round Table Discusses the Challenges of Senior Veterans

Tune in on Thursday, October 10, at 1 p.m. ET to learn more about resources and opportunities to positively impact the lives of these veterans.

407 recent news items exist. Click "View All News" to see them all.

 

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In Memoriam
by Bonita Coleman & Michelle C Weekley for Larry Steete, Honored by The Bridgeport Cemetery

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In Memoriam
by Sandra Valdez for Frank C Hawkins, Marine Corps, Born 12/24/29, Passed On 09/25/23, Honored by The Bridgeport Cemetery

my dad, Frank C Hawkins, served in the United States Marines in the Korean War.

Check out 63 "Remember" recent messages from our supporters. Click "View Remember Wall" to see them all.

Location Information

WVTBCB - The Bridgeport Cemetery
400 Benedum Dr
Bridgeport, WV 26330, United States

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December 14, 2024 at 12:00 pm (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony)

Christa Parker, Tricia Bombardiere

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 will be tight, please arrive early to get parked up the hill and not have to walk a long distance. We will have handicap parking for those that need it. Please let the person that's helping with the parking know. 

Ceremony and Volunteer Information

We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at The Bridgeport 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

MI0121 - Team Bridgeport

Welcome to Team Bridgeport! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support The Bridgeport 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 the wreath laying ceremony planned for December 14, 2024 at 12:00 pm. Thank you so much!