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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the Alva 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 Alva 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 Alva Cemetery and Wreaths Across America!
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In Honor Of
by CYBERGRANTS - TERESA GOODLAD for James H., Honored by Alva Cemetery
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In Memoriam
by Judy Humble for John Walker Metz, Army, Combat Medic Specialist 4, Served From 1968 to 1971, Honored by Alva Cemetery
Honoring my husband who passed away from service connected illnesses from exposure to Agent Orange. He was critically wounded in the head by rocket fire in combat and continued to try to tend to other soldiers in his unit until he passed out He was a combat medic in the 2nd of the 506th, Company D, 101st Airborne serving in Vietnam. I will love you until the day I die. Your loving wife for 36 beautiful years. Judy
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Location Information
Rt 78 (River Road) and Cemetery Road
Alva, FL 33920, 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
Please park on the north or south side of the cemetery. We need to leave the center road open for other visitors.Ceremony and Volunteer Information
We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at the Alva 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.
- You should arrive early as the ceremony starts promptly at 12pm.
- If you are planning to lay specific wreaths for family or friends contact Georgette at 239-590-6927.
- 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
FL0533P - USS Hannah Chapter, NSDAR
Welcome to all our supporters! Our Sponsorship Group is proud to support Wreaths Across America 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 12:00 p.m. on %December 18, 2019%. Thank you so much!
