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Welcome to the Belvidere Cemetery's Wreaths Across America Page.
On December 14, 2024 at 11:00 am (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony), Wreaths Across America will be at Belvidere 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. 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 Belvidere Cemetery and Wreaths Across America!
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Personal Message
by Paul J. for Stephen Hurlbut, Army, General, Honored by Belvidere Cemetery
Proud to be a descendant of such a great man.
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In memory of Chapter Regent Laura Przbylski’s mother, Margret Joy Dickerson. By: Kay Irving
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Location Information
1121 North Main Street
Belvidere, IL 61008, United States
Directions to Cemetery
We'll be performing our ceremony inside the Evangelical Covenant Church across the street located at 220 E Harrison St, so please head there when you arrive. This location gives us more space than the Petit Chapel we used last year. Please arrive a few minutes early as we'll be starting the ceremony promptly at 11 AM.
Parking Instructions
There is plenty of parking nearby this cemetery at the church next door, 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 Belvidere 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 help Wreaths achieve our mission to remember, honor and teach.
Local Groups Supporting Us
IL0206 - Illinois State Organization National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Welcome to IL0206 - Illinois State Organization National Society Daughters of the American Revolution! our Sponsorship Group is proud to support 24 locations 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!
IL0259 - American Legion Boone Post #77
Welcome to IL0259 - American Legion Boone Post #77! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Belvidere 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!
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