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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.

Welcome to the VA0955P - Fort Nelson Chapter DAR's Wreaths Across America Page. 

On December 14, 2024 at 12:00 pm, VA0955P - Fort Nelson Chapter DAR will be helping Cedar Grove 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 the VA0955P - Fort Nelson Chapter DAR and Wreaths Across America!

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Click "Sponsor Wreaths" to sponsor a wreath and help us reach our goal of honoring every veteran at the cemetery.

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Click here if you would like to participate in the wreath laying ceremony on Wreaths Day at the cemetery.

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In Memoriam
by Sylvia G Ryder for Earl P Wilkins, Honored by Cedar Grove Cemetery

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In Memoriam
by Mary Beck for Harley Robert Beck, Jr, Air Force, Msgt, Served From 1950 to 1970, Honored by Cedar Grove Cemetery

I love you and miss you, Dad. Thank you for the superior service you gave and for the endless sacrifices you made. Democracy thanks you.

Check out 4 "Remember" recent messages from our supporters. Click "View Remember Wall" to see them all.

Location Information

VACGPS - Cedar Grove Cemetery
301 Fort Lane
Portsmouth, VA 23704, United States
Click here for the Cedar Grove Cemetery Page

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December 14, 2024 at 12:00 pm (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony)

Cadence Smeltzer, Vanessa Smeltzer, Matthew and Lee Anna Staten

Directions to Cemetery

Please do not attempt to drive into the cemetery through either gate. For the safety of attendees and access for emergency vehicles, there will be no access for any vehicle, unless by permission, and absolutely necessary to drop off an attendee.  Vehicles will not be allowed to park in the cemetery. 

Navigation systems do an adequate job finding the cemetery. There are only two pedestrian entrances. There is parking outside the wall along Fort Lane (west side of the cemetery) and parking outside the south wall can be found behind Churches Chicken and Hardees on London Blvd, near the south gate entrance (where you might find adequate parking).  

Parking Instructions

There is parking on Fort Lane and sometimes there are spots available in the Churchs and Hardees restaurant parking lots. The single lane drive is for foot traffic only. There is no parking in the Cemetery and no cars will be permitted to enter. Please do not drive into the Cemetery.

Ceremony and Volunteer Information

We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at Cedar Grove 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.

Our Locations

VACGPS - Cedar Grove Cemetery

Welcome to VACGPS - Cedar Grove 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.