REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the Rotary of Gilmer's Wreaths Across America Page.
On Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 11AM, Rotary of Gilmer will be helping Sunset Memorial Park and local cemeteries 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 Rotary of Gilmer and Wreaths Across America!
Sponsor Wreaths
Volunteer
Jersey Mike's Subs Donates $500,000 to Matching Campaign to Support Wreaths Across America
“Experiencing the placement of a wreath and knowing the impact that one simple action has for so many, is truly meaningful,” said Peter Cancro, Jersey Mike’s founder and CEO....
Wreaths Across America's Trucking Tributes Presents Crowley
“With so many of our employees being veterans, it just made sense to get involved.”...
In Honor Of
by H R Neinast for Robert Simmons, Air Force, Lt Colonel , Served From 1941 to Current, Born 09/05/17, Passed On 11/04/84, Honored by Sunset Memorial Park
Robert Simmons, Lt Colonel , Air Force
In Honor Of
Bill Harrison , David Richard Allen Sr.
Ceremony Details
Location Information
305 West Harrison Street
Gilmer, TX 75644, United States
Click here for the Sunset Memorial Park Page
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 Sunset Memorial Park. 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.