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REMEMBER the fallen. . . HONOR those who serve. . . TEACH our children the value of freedom.

Welcome to the Squadron 502's Wreaths Across America page! 

On December 14, 2024 (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony), Squadron 502 will be helping the PA Soldiers and Sailors home 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 local heroes as possible by sponsoring wreaths, volunteering at the wreath laying ceremony, and/or inviting your family and friends to attend as well.

Thank you so much for supporting the Civil Air Patrol Erie Composite Squadron 502 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.

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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In Memory Of
by Brenda H. for William A Shafer, Air Force, Honored by PA Soldiers & Sailors Home

Lt Col William A Shafer II Civil Air Patrol former Commander of Erie Composite Squadron 502 1944-2023

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In Honor Of
by Brenda H. for Jonas Royer, Army, Honored by PA Soldiers & Sailors Home

In honor of Jonas B Royer, wounded at the Wheatfield, Gettysburg, July 3 1864.

Check out 12 "Remember" recent messages from our supporters. Click "View Remember Wall" to see them all.

Location Information

PASASH - PA Soldiers & Sailors Home
560 East 3rd Street
Erie, PA 16507, United States
Click here for the PA Soldiers & Sailors Home Page

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

Ken Vybiral

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 PA Soldiers & Sailors Home . 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

PASASH - PA Soldiers & Sailors Home

Welcome to PASASH - PA Soldiers & Sailors Home and thank you deeply for helping us with our goal to honor as many veterans as possible on Wreaths Across America Day, December 14, 2024 (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony). Please click "View" to learn more about our effort or to volunteer to help or click "Sponsor" to purchase wreaths that will be laid on the graves of our fallen heroes by our loyal volunteers.