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2024 So Far
20.6% Over Our Goal!
Exceeded by 113 Wreaths!
Help Us to Keep Going!
REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery's Wreaths Across America Page.
On December 14, 2024 at 10:55 am (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony), Wreaths Across America will be at Southwest Louisiana Veterans 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 Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery and Wreaths Across America!
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Crowley Honors U.S. Military Members and Veterans Through Wreaths Across America
For the sixth consecutive year, Crowley will support Wreaths Across America.
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Memory
by Angela Allen - bastallen@aol.com for Mack Shuff, Jr., Air Force, Honored by Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery
In memory of PawPaw Mack. May your legacy continue with your family, knowing your love for them and your country.
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In Memoriam
by Angela A. for Evelyn Kaye "Ms. Daisy" Lessard, Passed On 01/28/24, Honored by Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery
A true patriot that never met a stranger.
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Location Information
1620 Evangeline Road
Jennings, LA 70546, 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, 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 Southwest Louisiana Veterans 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
LA0066 - Combat Veteran's Motorcycle Association Louisiana 6-2
Welcome to LA0066 - Combat Veteran's Motorcycle Association Louisiana 6-2! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Southwest Louisiana Veterans 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!
Energy Transfer
Welcome to Energy Transfer! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Sparkman Hillcrest Funeral Home 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!
