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The VFW Post 7012 of New Freedom, PA is Remembering, Honoring, and Teaching about our veterans’ sacrifices! The public is invited to the VFW’s Wreath Laying Ceremony on December 13, 2025 at 10:00 am (Wreath Placement Wreaths at this location will be layed by the local boy scout group. Public is invited to attend the ceremony at Veterans Park (New Freedom, PA) and ). Please help by sponsoring a $17 wreath or volunteering. IMPORTANT! To maximize your sponsorship, please choose the “Groups” tab at the top of this page and then scroll down that page to select a group to sponsor your wreath through them. Many groups are registered in the “$5 Forward Plan” where Wreaths Across America automatically gives the group $5 forward to sponsor an additional veterans wreath! If you have any questions, contact the VFW Coordinator at (717) 968-8505.

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Wreaths Across America Presents Annual REMEMBER Award to Robert “Bob” Freeman of North Carolina

On Monday, June 23, national nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) recognized Robert “Bob” Freeman of Gastonia, North Carolina, as the ninth recipient of the organization’s REMEMBER Award. This award is given annually to an individual or group who Remembers the fallen and their sacrifice in a way that goes above and beyond.

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In Memoriam for Harry C. Sweeney, Marine Corps, Honored by Rock Chapel Cemetery

Harry C. Sweeney (1922 - 2021) Uncle Harry served in the Pacific Theatre during WWII. We honor his brave service to our country. Love, Lindy Sweeney

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In Memoriam for Kenneth "Jack" Miller, Army, Honored by Rock Chapel Cemetery

Kenneth "Jack" Miller (1914-1973) Served in the U.S. Army in the Pacific Theatre during WWII. I honor my Grandfather's service to our country. With love, Lindsey Sweeney

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Location Information

PAROCC - Rock Chapel Cemetery
Veterans Park at 16700 Veterans Dr
New Freedom, PA 17349, United States

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December 13, 2025 at 10:00 am (Wreath Placement Wreaths at this location will be layed by the local boy scout group. Public is invited to attend the ceremony at Veterans Park (New Freedom, PA) and )

Janet Locher, Neil Taylor

Directions to Cemetery

Wreaths will be placed at this cemetery by a local scout group.  Please lay wreaths at one of the other cemeteries that VFW 7012 is supporting.  Please open the "group" page to learn more.

Parking Instructions

Please go to one of the other cemeteries that the VFW 7012 is supporting.  Open the "group" page.

Ceremony and Volunteer Information

We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at Rock Chapel 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 helping Wreaths achieve our mission to remember, honor and teach.

Local Groups Supporting Us

PA0484 - VFW Post 7012

Welcome to PA0484 - VFW Post 7012! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support New Freedom 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!