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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.

Welcome to the MA0147P - Duxbury Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution's Wreaths Across America Page. 

On December 14, 2024 at 12:00 pm, MA0147P - Duxbury Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution will be helping Massachusetts National Cemetery at Bourne to Remember and Honor our veterans by laying Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes.

Please help us honor and remember as many fallen heroes as possible by sponsoring remembrance wreaths, volunteering on Wreaths Day, or inviting your family and friends to attend with you.

Thank you so much for supporting the MA0147P - Duxbury Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution and Wreaths Across America!

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Click "Sponsor Wreaths" to sponsor a wreath and help us reach our goal of honoring every veteran at the cemetery.

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Click here if you would like to participate in the wreath laying ceremony on Wreaths Day at the cemetery.

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In Memoriam
by Pamela Aieta for PVT Richard John Whitten, Army, Honored by Massachusetts National Cemetery at Bourne

PVT Richard John Whitten (1751-1845) of Unity, Maine, 3rd great-grandfather. A soldier in the Continental Army, MA Line, he served in the Revolutionary War (six years and 9 mos.) with his father Thomas and his brother John in Captain Rice's Company, 31st Regiment of Foot Soldiers. Buried at Fowler Cemetery, Unity, Maine. An excerpt from his obituary reads as follows: "Thus another veteran passing from the earth. Fame shall publish and genius chronicles their illustrious achievements...they shall live in the grateful remembrance of their descendants when the marble which commemorates their dust shall have crumbled...."

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In Honor Of
by Pamela Aieta for PVT Andrew G. Biggio, Army, Honored by Massachusetts National Cemetery at Bourne

Pvt Andrew G. Biggio (1926-1944), was killed in action with the Fifth Army, Company B, 34th Infantry Division, on September 17, 1944, in the campaign in Italy. He saw action in Italy, North Africa, and Sicily campaigns. He enlisted while a senior at Boston Latin School. A hero to his family!

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Location Information

MANCBO - Massachusetts National Cemetery at Bourne
Connery Ave
Bourne, MA 02532, United States
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December 14, 2024 at 12:00 pm (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony)

Dennis Mills, Michael Walsh

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 Massachusetts National Cemetery at Bourne. 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.

Our Locations

MANCBO - Massachusetts National Cemetery at Bourne

Welcome to WAA Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne, and thank you deeply for helping us with our goal to honor as many veterans as possible on Wreaths Across America Day. Due to COVID there will be no official ceremony this year, and our wreath delivery will be spread out over 4 days, starting on Dec 16th, and continue delivering the next 3 days ending on the 19th. 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.