Results
2024 So Far
69.1% Over Our Goal!
Exceeded by 691 Wreaths!
Help Us to Keep Going!
REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the RIA Remembrance Wreaths (IA0056) WAA page. We have chosen the "3 for 2" option of sponsorship which provides three wreaths for every two wreaths sponsored.
On Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 11:00 am RIA Remembrance Wreaths (IA0056) will be helping Rock Island National Cemetery 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 RIA Remembrance Wreaths (IA0056) and Wreaths Across America!
Sponsor Wreaths
Volunteer
Invite
The Mobile Education Exhibit's Schedule
Visit the Mobile Education Exhibit in your community!
Wreaths Across America Announces Matching Campaign from Norfolk Southern
The company will match veteran wreath sponsorships for placement at Marietta National Cemetery up to $100,000!
418 recent news items exist. Click "View All News" to see them all.
stars
In Honor Of
by SALLY S.
Walter Sample and Navy Chief (Wave) Alice Durand (Sample) WWII Army SSGT
chat_bubble
In Memory Of for Dale Bartling, United States Military, Born 05/23/45, Passed On 07/18/87, Honored by Rock Island National Cemetery
In loving memory of Dale Vernon Bartling
Check out 4 "Remember" recent messages from our supporters. Click "View Remember Wall" to see them all.
Location Information
Bldg 118
Rock Island Arsenal
Rock Island, IL 61299, United States
Click here for the Rock Island National Cemetery Page
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 no parking lot on the Rock Island National Cemetery. Park along the drive paths, but please be courteous to all in attendance. Watch for individuals walking along the paths to the main flagpole which is the location for the ceremony. Watch for children. Wear your walking shoes and dress warm.Ceremony and Volunteer Information
We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at Rock Island National 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:
- The ceremony for placement of wreaths, other than grave specific sponsored wreaths, will take place on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00 and community volunteers are needed and welcome to assist.
- Grave specific wreath sponsorships are welcome at the Rock Island National Cemetery. These wreaths will be placed on Friday, December 13, 2024 between 1:00 & 3:00 pm. Volunteers will gladly place the grave specific wreaths if necessary. This is done so that we can make sure that grave specific requests are properly honored.
- Everyone of all ages and backgrounds is welcome.
- Please help ensure that all participants get the opportunity to place a wreath. Please place only 1 or 2 wreaths at a time to make sure that all volunteers are able to place wreath(s).
- Please follow the location coordinators instructions on where to place wreaths, as well as "how" they should be placed.
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
ILRINR - Rock Island National Cemetery
Welcome to the Rock Island National Cemetery 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 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.
