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

Welcome to the NM0060P - Blue Star Mothers of America, Rio Grande Valley NM2's Wreaths Across America Page. 

On December 14, 2024 at 10:00 am, NM0060P - Blue Star Mothers of America, Rio Grande Valley NM2 will be helping Santa Fe National Cemetery 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 NM0060P - Blue Star Mothers of America, Rio Grande Valley NM2 and Wreaths Across America!

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Click "Sponsor Wreaths" to sponsor a wreath and help us reach our goal of honoring every veteran at the cemetery.

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Click here if you would like to participate in the wreath laying ceremony on Wreaths Day at the cemetery.

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A Tribute
by Stephanie Sullivan

Marvin G Spallina - Husband, Dad, Uncle, Friend. Dad - Thank you for the life you provided your family, the 30 years of service in the Air Force and 10 years with Pratt & Whitney. You were an example of excellence, dedication and caring to your children and grandchildren. We were and still are very proud of you. You are missed, remembered and always in our hearts.

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In Memoriam
by Marlaine Gaylor

Check out 16 "Remember" recent messages from our supporters. Click "View Remember Wall" to see them all.

Location Information

NMSNCS - Santa Fe National Cemetery
501 N Guadalupe St
Santa Fe, NM 87501, United States
Click here for the Santa Fe National Cemetery Page

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December 14, 2024 at 10:00 am (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony)

Mary Fox

Directions to Cemetery

Navigation systems do an adequate job finding the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 501 N. Guadalupe Street, Santa Fe 87501. When you arrive, Volunteers will direct you to the areas for parking and to the site of the ceremony itself. Please arrive early to allow time to park and walk. 

Please do not use the Handicap Parking slots unless you have a valid Handicap Placard for a person actually riding in your vehicle.  

If you would like to contribute to the expense to dispose of the wreaths in January, please copy and paste, then use the group link below to place your wreath order.  There is no change to your total, rather, a portion of your total contributes to the expense of removing the wreaths in January.  Thank you for your consideration.

https://wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/167716

NOTE: Did you know there are more than 70,000 loved ones buried at the Santa Fe National Cemetery? 

DEADLINE to order - Thanksgiving Day. To help place a wreath on as many graves as possible, please be sure to order wreaths no later then Thanksgiving Day for 2024 wreath. 

REMEMBER: To have a wreath placed at a loved one's grave, you must sponsor this way>>>  Click on the big red SPONSOR WREATH tab, then page down and click on the GRAVE SPECIFIC tab.  Verify you have the correct cemetery at that point, then process through to your cart.  If you do not see your loved one's details, the order may not have processed correctly.  Contact us at WAASantaFe@gmail.com if you have questions or concerns. 

WREATH PICK UP DATE:  January 18, 2025 at 10 AM -  See you there!


Parking Instructions

Parking will be along the roadways. PLEASE park on ONE SIDE ONLY.  Please do not plan to use handicapped parking if the placard in the car does not belong to a rider in the car.  There are many participants that are genuinely handicapped who must have close parking in order to attend.  If you are not one of them, please be responsible by arriving early and parking at a little distance away so that those in need have access to the parking they need.  Please arrive early to allow for time to park and walk.  Dress warm, dress in layers depending on the weather.

Thank you.

If you would like to contribute to the expense to dispose of the wreaths in January, please copy and paste, then use the link link below to place your wreath order. There is no change to your total, rather, a portion of your total contributes to the expense of removing the wreaths in January. Thank you for your consideration

https://wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/167716

DEADLINE TO ORDER REMEMBRANCE WREATHS:  Thanksgiving Day

WREATH PICKUP DATE:  January 18, 2025 at 10 AM

Thank you

 

Ceremony and Volunteer Information

Thank you for helping us with our Wreath Across America ceremony at Santa Fe National Cemetery.  Please do not forget to register to volunteer! That way you will get all updates about the cemetery itself.  Mark your calendars now.  Next year's date will be Saturday, December 14, at 10 AM.  

Order deadline is Thanksgiving Day.

Here is a verbal note for our WAA SFNC Coordinator (copy and paste link below) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dQWprTt0LRyUFPPwM_Qym1S4LI6sNCDx/view?usp=drive_link  

REMEMBER: to order a grave specific wreath, you must see your loved ones details on your receipt or it may not have processed correctly. To process correctly: Click on the big red, SPONSOR WREATH Tab, then page down, and click on the GRAVE SPECIFIC tab.  Be sure to verify the cemetery is correct at that point. Then fill in what you know.


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 in January.  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 Across America achieve the mission to remember, honor and teach.

If you would like to contribute to the expense of disposing of wreaths in January, please copy and paste then use this group link to place your order.  There is no change to your overall cost.  https://wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/167716

(or, click on "View Groups" tab below to find a group to support)   

DEADLINE to order —Thanksgiving Day

WREATH PICK UP DATE:  Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10 AM.  Gloves, hydration, poles for carrying, and trucks with trailers are all appreciated items.  We hope to see you then.  Questions? Concerns? email at  WAASantaFe@gmail.com

Thank you for supporting the Wreaths Across America Mission. 


Our Locations

NMSNCS - Santa Fe National Cemetery

Click on or copy and paste to hear from our WAA SFNC Ceremony Coordinator: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dQWprTt0LRyUFPPwM_Qym1S4LI6sNCDx/view?usp=drive_link