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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the Maine Veterans Cemetery, 143 Blue Star Ave (off Civic Center Drive)'s Wreaths Across America Page.
On December 13, 2025 at 11:00 am (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony), Wreaths Across America will be at Maine Veterans Cemetery, 143 Blue Star Ave (off Civic Center Drive) 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 Maine Veterans Cemetery, 143 Blue Star Ave (off Civic Center Drive) and Wreaths Across America!
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MISSION BBQ Customers Donate $352,930 to Sponsor Veterans’ Wreaths for 2025
142 participating locations will receive veterans’ wreaths because of the generous donations in the communities where MISSION BBQ customers support the mission.
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On Sunday, March 16, 2025, Wreaths Across America remembers the 63nd anniversary of the Disappearance of Flying Tiger Line Flight 739. Join us for a special event at 2 p.m. on our official Facebook page and over Wreaths Across America Radio.
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Memory
by SUSAN J. FULLER - 2078617002 for Elwyn A & Blanche D Nichols, Honored by Maine Veterans Cemetery,
143 Blue Star Ave (off Civic Center Drive)
With love, Donny, Cristen & Family
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In Memory Of for James Aubrey Burney, United States Military, Honored by Maine Veterans Cemetery,
143 Blue Star Ave (off Civic Center Drive)
Your legacy lives on in our hearts, and we'll always be grateful for your service and sacrifice. Rest in peace, and thank you for being an amazing role model.
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Location Information
143 Blue Star Avenue
Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery (nr Augusta Civic Center)
Augusta, ME 04330, 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
There is plenty of parking at this cemetery. However we ask that you not park immediately behind the delivery vehicle. We will need space to unload the truck.Ceremony and Volunteer Information
We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America event. 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.
- All volunteers must register online to participate. We are restricted to only 100 participants this year per the Governor's directive. Volunteers will be stopped at the main gate. If your name is not on the list you will not be allowed to participate in the wreath laying event.
- Masks and social distancing will be required at ALL times.
- There will not be a public ceremony this year honoring the branches of the military. However, please note that a remembrance wreath will be placed in their honor at the base of the flag pole on the top of the hill by the WAA site coordinator.
The most important thing to remember is to have a wonderful experience participating in the ceremony and thank you so much for helping to achieve our mission to Remember, Honor and Teach.
Local Groups Supporting Us
Honor Flight Maine
Welcome to Honor Flight Maine! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support 6 locations 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!
ME0131P - ATV Show Shine & Swap 4 Vets
Welcome to ME0131P - ATV Show Shine & Swap 4 Vets! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Maine Veterans Cemetery, 143 Blue Star Ave (off Civic Center Drive) 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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