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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the WAA for Tioga Cemetery's Wreaths Across America Page.
We will be helping 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 Tioga Cemetery and Wreaths Across America!
For every 2 wreath's donated through this site the cemetery will receive an additional wreath, using the 3 for 2 program.
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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!
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In Memoriam
Owego Marine Is Drowning Victim. Pfc. Donald L. Short, a 21-year-old marine, was accidentally drowned in the Marshall Islands shortly after the invasion, according to word received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Short of Owego. He joined the marines July 18, 1942. Surviving besides his parents are three grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd J. Casterline of Tioga Center and Mrs. Frank Short of Apalachin. [Source: The Evening Times (Sayre, PA), Fri. Apr. 21, 1944, pg. 9] Donald is also memorialized in the Courts of the Missing, Honolulu Memorial, at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, in Hawaii.
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In Honor Of
T/5 Perry Smith Bogart - Killed In Action in Germany December 18, 1944, while serving as a chaplin's assistant attchaged to the 94th Infantry, 99th Division.
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Location Information
Rt 17C, Waverly Rd
Owego, NY 13827, United States
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Directions to Cemetery
Tioga Cemetery is located at 3817 Wavery Road, Owego, NY 13827
Navigation systems do an adequate job finding the cemetery. When you arrive, ensure that you are aware of where the drive paths are. In the event of incumbent weather it may not be possible to park on the side of the road way.
Parking Instructions
Parking at this cemetery is limited during the winter months please plan accordingly depending on the weather.
There is parking by the cemetery chapel, located in the middle of the cemetery.
Do not park on 17C, please park inside the cemetery
Please use all driveways to allow for as much parking space as possible.
Ceremony and Volunteer Information
We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at WAA Tioga Cemetery (NYTIOG). 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.
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NYTIOG - Tioga Cemetery
Welcome to WAA Tioga Cemetery (NYTIOG) and thank you deeply for helping us with our goal to honor as many veterans as possible on Wreaths Across America Day. 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.Thank You to our Corporate Sponsors:Lockheed MartinTSB Foundation (Tioga State Bank)F.S. Lopke Contracting
