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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the PA Soldiers & Sailors Home's Wreaths Across America Page.
On December 14, 2024 at 12:00 pm (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony), Wreaths Across America will be at PA Soldiers & Sailors Home 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. The Ceremony will begin at Noon in the cemetery with wreath laying to immediately follow. Please email Ken at KVYBIRAL@PA.GOV if you plan on volunteering at this year’s event.
Please help our location lay wreaths at as many graves as possible by clicking the red "Sponsor" button. Or, if you would like to volunteer to participate in the wreath laying ceremony, 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 PA Soldiers & Sailors Home and Wreaths Across America!
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In Memoriam
by Brenda H. for William A Shafer, Air Force, Honored by PA Soldiers & Sailors Home
Lt Col William A Shafer II Civil Air Patrol former Commander of Erie Composite Squadron 502 1944-2023
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In Honor Of
by Brenda H. for Jonas Royer, Army, Honored by PA Soldiers & Sailors Home
In honor of Jonas B Royer, wounded at the Wheatfield, Gettysburg, July 3 1864.
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Location Information
560 East 3rd Street
Erie, PA 16507, 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 PA Soldiers & Sailors Home. 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.
Local Groups Supporting Us
PA0457P - Presque Isle Chapter, NSDAR
Welcome to Presque Isle Chapter, DAR! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support the Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Military Cemetery in Erie, Pennsylvania, 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!
MD0048P - American Heritage Girls Troop MD0134
Welcome to our American Heritage Girls Troop MD0134 Wreaths Sponsorship page! Our Sponsorship Group is proud to support Arlington National Cemetery - where your wreaths will be laid - and the U.S. Soldiers' and Airmen's Home - where we volunteer. 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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