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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the All Saints Catholic Cemetery's Wreaths Across America Page.
On December 14, 2024 at 12:00 pm (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony), Wreaths Across America will be at All Saints Catholic 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 All Saints Catholic Cemetery and Wreaths Across America!
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Location Information
2701 Elm Ave
Portsmouth, VA 23704, United States
Directions to Cemetery
Navigation systems do an adequate job finding the cemetery at 2701 Elm Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23704; or 36.818227, -76.310850 for GPS coordinates (DO NOT search on the cemetery name, the app may misdirect you). When you arrive, enter the cemetery driveway on Elm Ave and continue straight in a one-way fashion circling the grounds. The presentation site is central within the cemetery grounds, Please avoid parking in the grassy areas of the cemetery. Additional parking is available across the street in the Brighton school parking lot.
Parking Instructions
It is encouraged that groups carpool to the event to reduce traffic congestion, the driveway is only one lane. When you arrive, enter the cemetery driveway on Elm Ave and continue straight in a one-way fashion circling the cemetery. Please avoid parking in any grassy areas or stopping your vehicle half-way through or at the entrance way. The entrance/exit way must remain clear. Recommend parking slightly off the driveway so others can pass and exit when needed. Additional parking is available across the street in the Brighton school parking lot (visible from the cemetery).Ceremony and Volunteer Information
We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at All Saints Catholic Cemetery. Please do not forget to register to volunteer! That way you will get all updates about the cemetery itself.
ATTENTION! - UPDATE as of 11/20/23: All guests and volunteers not directly involved with the WAA ceremony setup will be encouraged to park at nearby Brighton Elementary School on Portsmouth Blvd.
Here are some things to remember about the ceremony:
• Attendance may be limited for safety and parking availability (to be determined).
• Face masks are not required but encouraged; however, attendees not vaccinated for COVID are highly encouraged to wear face masks. Social distancing is still recommended (COVID & flu season).
• Please advise groups to carpool to the event to reduce traffic congestion; the driveway is only one lane.
• Please bring your own chair if required for your comfort. A few metal folding chairs will be available.
• All participants handling wreaths are encouraged to wear gloves due to tree sap and other possible allergic reactions.
• We will allow family members that are present to place their Veteran’s wreath first, please be patient and considerate.
• Please help ensure that all participants get the opportunity to place a wreath, if willing to do so.
• Please follow the coordinator's instructions on where to place wreaths, as well as 'how' they should be placed.
• Wreath laying is not a race, children placing wreaths MUST BE accompanied by an adult, and the veteran's name shall be said out loud when laying the wreath.
• We especially appreciate volunteers willing to help clean up following the event. Please check in with the coordinator if you are interested in helping with the clean-up.
The most important thing to remember is to have a safe and meaningful experience participating in the ceremony, and we sincerely thank you for helping WAA achieve the mission to "remember, honor and teach."
Local Groups Supporting Us
VA0754 - Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree Assembly #1166, Portsmouth, VA
Welcome to VA0754 - Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree Assembly #1166, Portsmouth, VA! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support All Saints Catholic 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!
VA0877 - Hampton Roads Moving & Storage
Welcome to VA0877 - Hampton Roads Moving & Storage! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support 2 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!
