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

Welcome to the Alabama National Cemetery's Wreaths Across America Page. 

On Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11 AM, our Wreaths Across America Ceremony, which is planned and executed by the Support Committee for the Alabama National Cemetery, will take place at the Alabama National 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. 

Thank you so much for supporting the Alabama National Cemetery and Wreaths Across America!

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Click "Sponsor Wreaths" to sponsor a wreath and help us reach our goal of honoring every veteran at the cemetery.

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

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In Memory Of for Paul Hebert, United States Military, Honored by Alabama National Cemetery

Paul,Your zest for life made me follow in your foot steps, and your determination in life is what guided me to also be successful in my own. I hate that you are gone way too early, but brother we will now stand the watch for you! May you rest in peace knowing that you lived a full life of service, touched many hearts, and will always hold a special place in my heart. Give Dad a hug for me. Love you,Alex

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In Memory Of for Vicki Evans, United States Military, Honored by Alabama National Cemetery

Mom, today marks 9 months since you left earth. I still listen to your voice regularly. We miss you here! I hope you are proud of me & the things I’ve still been doing.Love,Kim.

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Location Information

ALANCM - Alabama National Cemetery
3133 Hwy 119
Montevallo, AL 35115, United States

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December 14, 2024 at 11:00 am (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony)

Pam Nichols, Eldon Woodie

Directions to Cemetery

Navigation systems do an adequate job finding the cemetery. When you arrive, please follow the parking teams instructions for parking and shuttle service to the ceremony site.

Parking Instructions

Parking is available on cemetery grounds, however, you will be directed to a designated parking areas by our parking team volunteers.  Shuttles are available to transport attendees to the ceremony site. 

Ceremony and Volunteer Information

We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at the Alabama National Cemetery (ALNC). Please do not forget to register to volunteer! That way you will get all updates about Wreaths Across America at ALNC from the Support Committee for the Alabama National Cemetery who plans and executes the ceremony and wreath laying.

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, especially family members of those interred at ALNC. Family members place their loved one's wreaths immediately following the ceremony followed by other volunteers to place the remaining wreaths.
  • In order to give all who volunteer an opportunity to place a wreath, please take only one or two wreaths at a time for placement.
  • Please follow the location coordinators' instructions on when and 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 coordinators if you are interested in helping with the clean-up after the ceremony and/or wreath removal in January.
  • Detail updates may be found https://scalnc.org

The most important thing to remember is to have a wonderful experience participating in the ceremony. Thank you so much for your help in achieving our mission to remember, honor and teach.

Local Groups Supporting Us

AL0112P - Support Committee for the Alabama National Cemetery

Welcome to the Support Committee for the Alabama National Cemetery page. We area 501c3 all volunteer organization which exist to ensure that the sacrifices of our military, veterans, and their families are never forgotten. It is our mission to honor our American military veterans who are interred at the Alabama National Cemetery (ALNC) by giving comfort to their families, promoting the cemetery to others, developing and participating in commemorative cemetery programs and providing financial support to the cemetery to further enhance its beauty, maintenance and expansion. Our group coordinates all ceremonies at ALNC, including Wreaths Across America.  We are  proud to support Wreaths Across America at the Alabama National Cemetery. Please click "View" to learn more about our effort and then click "Volunteer" to join us for National Wreaths Across America Day. Thank you for supporting our mission!

AL0001P - Blue Star Salute Foundation Inc - Payback Group

Welcome to AL0001P - Blue Star Salute Foundation Inc - Payback Group! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Alabama National 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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