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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the WA0144 - Friends of Camp Lewis Cemetery's Wreaths Across America Page.
On December 14, 2024 at 09:00 am, WA0144 - Friends of Camp Lewis Cemetery will be helping Camp Lewis Cemetery to Remember and Honor our veterans by laying Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes.
Please help us honor and remember as many fallen heroes as possible by sponsoring remembrance wreaths, volunteering on Wreaths Day, or inviting your family and friends to attend with you.
Thank you so much for supporting the WA0144 - Friends of Camp Lewis Cemetery and Wreaths Across America!
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In Honor Of
by Maureen Vanek for Henry Schaake, United States Military, Honored by Camp Lewis Cemetery
Location Information
2nd Division Range Road
JBLM, WA 98433, United States
Click here for the Camp Lewis Cemetery Page
Directions to Cemetery
I-5, Exit 120 Joint Base Lewis McChord Main Gate, Visitor Center, 41st Division Drive, follow 41st Division Drive. Remain on 41st Division Drive and continue South on Railroad Avenue and Cemetery Road, at the end of Cemetery Road park on the immediate left large parking lot at the intersection of 2nd Division Range Road and Railroad Avenue.
GPS Coordinates:
Ft Lewis Cemetery Entrance: (47.0621550, -122.5845215)
North Parking Lot: (47.0686080, -122.5850740)
South Parking Lot: (47.0673445, -122.5846372)
Visitor installation access information:
https://home.army.mil/lewis-mcchord/index.php/my-Joint-Base-Lewis-McChord/all-services/gate-information
Parking Instructions
Available parking is in the large parking lot prior to the cemetery entrance at the intersection of 2nd Division Range Road and Railroad Avenue. Handicap parking is available at the main entrance of the cemetery, with a handicapped parking placard, see an entrance volunteer for assistance upon arrival. Carpooling is encouraged.
GPS coordinates:
Ft Lewis Cemetery Entrance: (14.0621550, -122.5845215)
North Parking Lot: (47.0686080, -122.5850740)
South Parking Lot: (47.0673445, -5846372)
Ceremony and Volunteer Information
We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at Camp Lewis 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.
Our Locations
WACLJB - Camp Lewis Cemetery
I-5, Exit 120 Joint Base Lewis McChord Main Gate, Visitor Center, 41st Division Drive, follow 41st division Drive and continue south on Railroad Ave and Cemetery Road, at the end of Cemetery Road Park on the immediate left large parking lot at the intersection of 2nd Division Range Road and Railroad Avenue.Visitor installation access information:https://home.army.mil/lewis-mcchord/indes.php/my-Joint-Base-Lewis-McChord/all-services/gate-informationGPS Coordinates:Fort Lewis Cemetery Entrance: (47.0621550, -122.5845215North Parking Lot: (47.0686080, -122.5850740)South Parking Lot: (47.0673445, -122.5846372)