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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the Evergreen Memorial Cemetery's Wreaths Across America Page.
On December 14, 2024 at 12:00 pm (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony), Wreaths Across America will be at Evergreen 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.
Thank you so much for supporting Evergreen Memorial Cemetery and Wreaths Across America!
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In Memory Of for Edward DeMattei and Arvie Riggs, United States Military, Honored by Evergreen Memorial Cemetery
In loving memory of my Grandpa Edward DeMattei and Father-in-Law Arvie Riggs. Then you for your service to Our Country during WWII and the Vietnam War. May we never forget.Love Alway.
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by MARY E.
CHARLES ETTIEN
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Location Information
302 East Miller Street
Bloomington, IL 61701, 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 a small parking lot next to our Mausoleum. Take the first right after passing through the entrance to the cemetery, drive past the mausoleum and the parking lot is next on the right. If this lot is full, Cemetery Staff will be at the entrance providing directions for parking.Ceremony and Volunteer Information
We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at Evergreen Memorial 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
IL0206 - Illinois State Organization National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Welcome to IL0206 - Illinois State Organization National Society Daughters of the American Revolution! our Sponsorship Group is proud to support 24 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!
IL0056P - American Heritage Girls Troop IL2112
Welcome to IL0056P - American Heritage Girls Troop IL2112! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Evergreen Memorial 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!
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