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

Welcome to Graceland Cemetery's Wreaths Across America Page. 

On December 14, 2024, at 12:00pm Wreaths Across America will be at Graceland 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 Graceland 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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Memory

In Memory of: EK Waldmann - WWII & Korea Thomas E Houser - 2003 Afghanistan Rupublican Veterans In Honor of: Rotary Veterans

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In Honor Of
by Elaine A. for Loren Anderson, Army, Corporal, Served From 1950 to 1952, Honored by Graceland Cemetery

Thank you for your service to our great land. You are a wonderful patriotic American. Thanks also to all who have served and are currently serving in the military.

Check out 3 "Remember" recent messages from our supporters. Click "View Remember Wall" to see them all.

Location Information

IAGLCK - Graceland Cemetery
716 Willetts Drive
Knoxville, IA 50138, United States

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December 14, 2024 at 12:00 pm (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony)

OSAIC WEALTH INC/MARLA SUTER, Coni Bright-Haronik

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 event at Graceland Cemetery. Please do not forget to register to volunteer! That way you will get all updates about the cemetery itself.

This year we will be having an official ceremony, immediately following placing the wreaths. 

Here are some things to remember about the event:

  • 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

IA0017 - Henry Knox Chapter, NSDAR

Welcome to IA0017 - Henry Knox Chapter, NSDAR! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Graceland 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!

Kinetic

Welcome to Kinetic! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support B-17 Memorial Park 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!