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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the Oaklawn Cemetery's Wreaths Across America Page.
On December 13, 2025 at 11:00 am (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony at Wise County Veterans Park, 405 N Trinity St, Decatur, TX), Wreaths Across America will be at Oaklawn 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 Oaklawn Cemetery and Wreaths Across America!
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In Memoriam
by Paul J Claffey Barbara Claffey for Wm Kelly Jr., Honored by Oaklawn Cemetery
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All Veterans
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Location Information
Ceremony Address:
405 N Trinity St
Decatur, TX 76234, United States
Cemetery Address:
2091 Decatur Cemetery Road
Decatur, TX 76234, United States
Directions to Cemetery
Oaklawn Cemetery. 465 Cemetery Road, Decatur, Texas 76234
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 Oaklawn Cemetery. 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.
Local Groups Supporting Us
TX0855P - John B. Denton Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution
Welcome to John B. Denton NSDAR, Decatur, Texas! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support John B. Denton NSDAR, Decatur, Texas 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!
TX1037P - American Heritage Girls Troop TX0771
Welcome to TX1037P - American Heritage Girls Troop TX0771! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Oaklawn 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!
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