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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the Shelby Oakland Cemetery's Wreaths Across America Page.
On December 14, 2024 at 12:00 pm (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony), Wreaths Across America will be at Shelby Oakland 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 Shelby Oakland Cemetery and Wreaths Across America!
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In Memoriam for Joseph Robertson, Navy, Honored by Shelby Oakland Cemetery
Our father proudly served his country in the Navy during WWII. Thank you for your service. Love, Your family
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In Memoriam
by Cindy R. for Howard Ross, Honored by Shelby Oakland Cemetery
To our Dad, Howard Ross, who was very proud to to have been a charter member of the 164th Fighter Squadron within the 179th Airlift Wing, Ohio Air National Guard Mansfield, Ohio. Thank you for your service. With Love, Your family
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Location Information
116 S Gamble St
Shelby, OH 44875, 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 Shelby Oakland 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
OH0108P - Jared Mansfield Chapter NSDAR
Welcome to Jared Mansfield Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Ohio Western Reserve National 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!
OH0380P - Oakland Heritage Connection of Shelby, Ohio
Welcome to OH0380P - Oakland Heritage Connection of Shelby, Ohio! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Shelby Oakland 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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