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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the Forest Lawn Cemetery's Wreaths Across America Page.
On December 14, 2024 at 10:00 am (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony), Wreaths Across America will be at Forest Lawn 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. If you would like to place a wreath on a specific grave or if you would like for us to place a wreath on a specific grave, you must choose the specific wreath button.
If you would like to volunteer to help with flagging day, WAA Day duties, or wreaths retirement day, 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 Forest Lawn Cemetery and Wreaths Across America!
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Wreaths Across America Announces #GivingTuesday Challenge from Jersey Mike’s Subs
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In Memory Of for James Aydlett, United States Military, Born 04/21/41, Passed On 07/11/66, Honored by Forest Lawn Cemetery
In memory of Lt. James Q. Aydlett. 121st aviation, Soc Trang, Vietnam. Army helicopter pilot KIA in Vietnam, July 11, 1966
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In Memory Of for Richard Morefield, United States Military, Honored by Forest Lawn Cemetery
We love and miss you so much! We will continue to make you proud as you guard over us.
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Location Information
8100 Granby St
Norfolk, VA 23505, 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 Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk, VA.
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 helping Wreaths Across America achieve our mission to remember, honor and teach.
Local Groups Supporting Us
VA0895 - Adam Thoroughgood Chapter NSDAR
Welcome to VA0895 - Adam Thoroughgood Chapter NSDAR! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Forest Lawn 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!
VA0989P - AHG VA6103
Welcome to AHG VA 6103! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk VA 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!
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