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

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

On December 14, 2024 at 09:00 am (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony), Wreaths Across America will be at Riverside 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. 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 Riverside National 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.

Invite

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

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In Honor Of for Victor Dean Williams, United States Military, Honored by Riverside National Cemetery

His wings were ready but our hearts were not; gone but never forgotten.

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In Memory Of for Herbert Lewis Johnston, Jr., United States Military, Honored by Riverside National Cemetery

My father, my hero. Heaven received another warrior in 2020!Herbert (Lewis) Johnston is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, alongside hundreds of other souls who passed away during COVID-19, and were cruelly separated from their families in their final days.Until I see you again.Your Daughter,Cherie L. JohnstonCEO & Co-FounderMilitary Children's Charity, Inc.

Check out 704 "Remember" recent messages from our supporters. Click "View Remember Wall" to see them all.

Location Information

CARNCR - Riverside National Cemetery
22495 Van Buren Blvd
Riverside, CA 92518, United States

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December 14, 2024 at 09:00 am (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony)

Roger Ledina, Joanne Rullan

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 Riverside National 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

AZ0011P - American Legion Auxiliary Oro Valley Unit 132 Inc

Welcome to AZ0011P - American Legion Auxiliary Oro Valley Unit 132 Inc! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support 10 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!

Northrop Grumman Supported by VERITAS and Corporate Citizenship

Welcome to Northrop Grumman Supported by VERITAS and Corporate Citizenship! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support 71 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!

63 groups support us. Click "View Our Groups" to see them all.