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Wreaths Across America Radio Round Table Discusses the Challenges of Senior Veterans
Tune in on Thursday, October 10, at 1 p.m. ET to learn more about resources and opportunities to positively impact the lives of these veterans.
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In Memoriam
by Stephen Kamei for Ryder Mathison, Navy, Electrician's Mate, First Class, Honored by El Toro Memorial Park
Ryder Mathison Purple Heart Rank/Rate Electrician's Mate, First Class Service Number 320 65 60 Birth Date March 15, 1906 From Sioux City, Iowa Decorations Purple Heart Submarine USS Grunion (SS-216) Loss Date July 30, 1942 Location Near entrance to Kiska Harbor, Alaska Circumstances Sunk by armed Japanese freighter Kano Maru Remarks Photo and information courtesy of Bobbi Mathison Heims, daughter; Stephen Kamei, grandson; Lynne Blinco Earle and Bev Douwstra, nieces.
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Location Information
25751 Trabuco Rd
Lake Forest, CA 92630, United States
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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 El Toro Memorial Park. 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.
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CAETMP - El Toro Memorial Park
Welcome to CAETMP - El Toro Memorial Park and thank you deeply for helping us with our goal to honor as many veterans as possible on Wreaths Across America Day, December 14, 2024 (Wreath Placement Immediately Following the 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.
