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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the Forest Lawn West 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 Forest Lawn West 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 Forest Lawn West Cemetery and Wreaths Across America!
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Personal Message
by Connie Jensen for Darrell Caughran, Navy, Honored by Forest Lawn West Cemetery
My brother, my brother, still missed, but know you are flying high and touching the face of God.
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In Honor Of
by Cheryl B. for James Grady "JG" Black, Jr, Navy, Honored by Forest Lawn West Cemetery
In honor of US Navy First Class James Grady "JG" Black, Jr. Lost at Sea March 1, 1942 on the "Galloping Ghost of the Java Coast" -- the USS Houston.
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Location Information
4601 Freedom Drive
Charlotte, NC 28208, United States
Directions to Cemetery
Ceremony will be held around the monument located across Freedom Drive from the main offices of Forest Lawn West Cemetery. Please look for sign on gate.
If you are arriving from I85, ceremony location is on the right.
If you are arriving from I485, ceremony location is on the left. You will need to go past address and do a U-Turn.
Parking Instructions
Parking for this event will primarily be across from the offices of Forest Lawn West but IS LIMITED. If you are joining us as part of a larger group, it is advised to meet at the parking lot of the offices and consolidate vehicles when possible, due to limited parking. Please arrive between 11:15am and 11:45am, as the ceremony will begin promptly at 12:00pm.
Volunteers will direct you where to park.
Ceremony and Volunteer Information
We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at Forest Lawn West 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.
Parking for this event will primarily be across from the offices of Forest Lawn West. If you are joining us as part of a larger group, it is advised to meet at the parking lot of the offices and consolidate vehicles when possible, due to limited parking. Please arrive between 11:15am and 11:45am, as the ceremony will begin promptly at 12:00pm.
After the ceremony we will disburse to lay wreaths.
Local Groups Supporting Us
NC0284 - WAA Forest Lawn West - Charlotte
Welcome to NC0284 - WAA Forest Lawn West - Charlotte! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Forest Lawn West 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!
TX1015 - Alight Team Valor
Welcome to TX1015 - Alight Team Valor! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Klein Funeral Homes & Memorial 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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