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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the Lake Oconee Elks Lodge #2849 (GA0345P)'s Wreaths Across America Page.
Lake Oconee Elks Lodge #2849 (GA0345P) is a proud sponsor of Wreaths Across America. Our moto, "Elks care Elks Share," partners so well with Wreaths Across Americas' "REMEMBER" the fallen, HONOR those who serve... TEACH our children the value of freedom." These are exactly the goals of the Elks.
On December 13 at 12pm, 2024, Lake Oconee Elks Lodge #2849 (GA0345P) will be helping four local locations to Remember and Honor our veterans by laying Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes. These locations are the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery Milledgeville, the Greensboro City Cemetery, the Lake Oconee Elk's Lodge Memorial Wall, and the Madison City Cemeteries, Madison , GA. This is a total of approximately 1000 gravesites.
We can only accomplish our goal to donate and lay wreaths at all 1000 gravesites with your help. You can donate and support the Elk's Lodge by clicking the red "Sponsor" button, then choose the location of your preference and if you want to volunteer click the "Volunteer" button. Don't forget to click the "Invite" button to invite your friends and family to join you. Thank you in advance for supporting the Lake Oconee Elks Lodge #2849 (GA0345P) and Wreaths Across America.
Thank you all, see you on December 13th to celebrate, honor and remember all our veterans.
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Location Information
2617 Vinson Hwy SE
Milledgeville, GA 31061, United States
Click here for the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery - Milledgeville Page
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
Wreaths Across America Program this year, at our Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Milledgeville. There will be a public ceremony and groups of volunteers may place wreath at our cemetery. Please call the cemetery to schedule a time to place wreaths on the 16th.
Thank you so much for supporting Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery - Milledgeville and Wreaths Across America!
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.
Our Locations
GAGVMM - Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery - Milledgeville
Welcome to GAGVMM - Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery - Milledgeville and thank you deeply for helping us with our goal to honor as many veterans as possible on Wreaths Across America Day, December 13, 2025 (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony). Please click "View" to learn more about our effort or to volunteer to help or click "Sponsor" to purchase wreaths that will be laid on the graves of our fallen heroes by our loyal volunteers.
GAGRCC - Greensboro City Cemetery
Welcome to GAGRCC - Greensboro City Cemetery and thank you deeply for helping us with our goal to honor as many veterans as possible on Wreaths Across America Day, December 13, 2025 (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony). Please click "View" to learn more about our effort or to volunteer to help or click "Sponsor" to purchase wreaths that will be laid on the graves of our fallen heroes by our loyal volunteers.
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