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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Served. . . TEACH our youth the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the St Michael's Cemetery - Wreaths Across America Page hosted by St. Michael CWV Post 1562 & Auxiliary.
On December 14, 2024 (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony), Catholic War Veterans & Auxiliary, the Naval Sea Cadets Barque Eagle Division and many dedicated volunteers and supporters will be at St. Michael Cemetery in Ansonia, CT conducting the Wreaths Across America program.
Please consider helping our group achieve their goal to proudly lay a wreath on every Veteran who is laid to rest in this cemetery, by clicking the red "SPONSOR" button to purchase one or more wreaths. If you wish to participate with laying the wreaths, please click the “VOLUNTEER" button.
Our program begins at 12 o'clock noon so please arrive by 11:45 AM to park your vehicle and gather at the altar located in the Veterans Section of the cemetery. Thank you so much for supporting our organizations and Wreaths Across America!
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Location Information
Silver Hill Road
Derby, CT 06418, United States
Directions to Cemetery
St Michael's Cemetery - Silver Hill Rd, Ansonia, CT 06401
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.
- From RT 8 South take Exit 19 WAKELEE AVE and stay to LEFT
- Turn Left and proceed about 1 mile.
- Turn Right on HULL ST and continue about 1/2 mile to the stop sign at SILVER HILL ROAD.
- Turn Left on to Silver Hill Road and continue for about 1/2 mile.
- Cemetery entrance will be on your right.
- From RT 8 North take Exit 18 DIVISION ST and stay to LEFT
- Turn Left and in about one tenth of a mile bear RIGHT on to SILVER HILL ROAD.
- Silver Hill Road this is a very windy road be careful!
- Continue for about 3/4 mile.
- Cemetery entrance will be on your left as you reach the crest of the hill.
Parking Instructions
Parking is available in the lower section of the cemetery.
Please leave the upper section available for wreath delivery and veteran parking.
Volunteers can park in the lot at the caretaker garage
Ceremony and Volunteer Information
We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America [WAA] ceremony at St. Michael's Cemetery in Ansonia, CT. Please do not forget to register to volunteer and receive periodic updates from WAA.
Here are some things to remember about the ceremony:
- The public is encouraged to attend the program.
- Follow the location coordinators instructions on how and where to place the wreath.
- Please help ensure that all volunteer wreath layers have the opportunity obtain and place a wreath at one or more of the 800 Veteran grave sites.
- Volunteers who wish to assist with pre-program set-up and break down of event items should leave a message for KATHY by calling CWV Post 1562 at (203) 734 - 9748.
Our Wreaths Across America program is an educational and patriotic event for individuals of all ages, so if you have not attended one before, please join us and extend the invite to family, friends and co-workers.
Local Groups Supporting Us
CT0121 - Catholic War Veterans Post 1562 - Derby, CT
Welcome to Catholic War Veterans St. Michael Post 1562 & Auxiliary which is once again honored to conduct the Wreaths Across America event at ST MICHAEL'S CEMETERY - ANSONIA, CT. Working together with the Naval Sea Cadets, and many volunteers, we hope to reach out into the community and invite everyone to attend the Wreaths Across America event to honor and remember the Veterans laid to rest in this cemetery. Please help us achieve our goal to have a wreath at each Veteran's grave site by clicking the "Sponsor" button. If you'd like to "View" and/or "Volunteer" please take a moment and navigate to those sites too. Thank you so much!
Citizens Financial Group
Welcome to Citizens Financial Group! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Green Acres 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!
