REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery's Wreaths Across America Page.
On December 18 at 12:00 pm, 2021, Wreaths Across America will be at Jefferson Barracks National 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 Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery and Wreaths Across America!
Sponsor Wreaths
Volunteer
A Fish Story Like None Other
For the last two years, retired veterans' wreaths have been collected and turned into fish habitat in Tygart Lake providing shelter from predators increasing their chances of maturing and spawning....
Wreaths Across America's Kid's Corner Presents Ellie Smith
Ellie continues to live up to their legacy in 2021, and someday Ellie would like to personally lay a veteran's wreath against her Grandpa Marshall Crews' headstone at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Colorado....
Memory
by Neophansya R. for Charles Watkins, Army, PV2, Born 01/06/48, Passed On 06/28/20, Honored by Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery
Personal Message
by Dale Weir for Wayne L and Florence M Stephenson, Air Force, Lt Col, Born 09/16/22, Passed On 08/19/13, Honored by Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery
Ceremony Details
Location Information
2900 Sheridan Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63125
Directions to Cemetery
Jefferson Barracks has limited onsite, off street parking. When arriving in your assigned section, please be sure to limit the amount of individuals in one section to 10 or fewer.
Parking Instructions
Off street parking is available inside Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Please be sure to limit the amount of volunteers to 10 or fewer in any one section.Wreath pickup is at the intersection of Sheridan & Boundry Roads. It's a drive through pickup, please remain in your car for volunteers to give you your wreaths.
Ceremony and Volunteer Information
We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at Jefferson Barracks National 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.