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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery's Wreaths Across America Page.
On December 14, 2024 at 11:00 am (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony), Wreaths Across America will be at Abraham Lincoln 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 Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery and Wreaths Across America!
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In Memory Of for Gregory T Buckner, United States Military, Honored by Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
To our dear beloved son, brother and father Gregory ("Da Buck")You left us suddenly and left a void in our heart but you left wonderful memories in our heart for us to cherish until we meet again.The chain was broken but one day it will be together again.Love, Mom, Emmanuel, Krystal, Justin, Aidan, and Cori
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In Memory Of for Gregory T Buckner, United States Military, Honored by Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
To my dear fiance Greg. You left a void in my heart when you suddenly left but God keep reminding of the memory we shared. Until we meet again I love and miss you.My guardian Angel
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Location Information
20953 West Hoff Road
Elwood, IL 60421, 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
Parking: Important please read.
There is limited parking at the cemetery.
Please park at one of the offsite parking areas below. We will have 8 buses making rounds bringing people in and out.
Allied Landscaping - 3197 S Chicago St
Joliet, IL. 60436
or Bissell - 20200 Ira Morgan St
Elwood IL. 60421
Please arrive between 8:30 to 10:30am
Ceremony and Volunteer Information
We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at Abraham Lincoln 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
IL0061P - Honor Wreaths for Veterans
Welcome to Honor Wreaths For Veterans! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support 11 cemeteries (9 National and 2 City Cemeteries) 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 December 14, 2024 (See location pages for ceremony and wreath placement details). Thank you so much!
MO0085P - Cedar Hill Elks Lodge #2678
Welcome to Cedar Hill Elks Lodge 2678! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery and Jefferson Barracks 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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