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

Welcome to the GATEWAY BLUE STAR MOTHERS MO4 Wreaths Across America Page. 

On FRIDAY DECEMBER 12, 2025, 1:00PM, Wreaths Across America will be at Resurrection 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 GATEWAY BLUE STAR MOTHERS MO4 Wreaths Across America!

Sponsor Wreaths

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

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Volunteer

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

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Click here to spread the word encourage your friends to sponsor, volunteer or keep up with our news.

Wreaths Across America Presents Annual REMEMBER Award to Robert “Bob” Freeman of North Carolina

On Monday, June 23, national nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) recognized Robert “Bob” Freeman of Gastonia, North Carolina, as the ninth recipient of the organization’s REMEMBER Award. This award is given annually to an individual or group who Remembers the fallen and their sacrifice in a way that goes above and beyond.

From Coast-to-Coast Patriots are Remembered and Honored

"The DAR mission is historic preservation, education, and patriotism, and that works so nicely with remember, honor and teach."

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In Memoriam
by Kohl-Jeck VFW Post 2866 for Harry James Johannes, Army, Honored by Resurrection Cemetery

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In Memory Of for Gerald Smythe, United States Military, Born 05/13/30, Passed On 12/26/16, Honored by Resurrection Cemetery

You showed us strength and gave us love and great example of what it means to be a good and caring person. We are forever grateful and proud of you. ---Your Family

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Location Information

MORESR - Resurrection Cemetery
6901 MacKenzie Road
Affton, MO 63123, United States

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December 13, 2025 at 11:00 am (Wreath Placement 8:00 AM CST)

Elizabeth Bruening, Laura Downs

Directions to Cemetery

WE WILL NOT BE HOLDING A CEREMONY AT THIS LOCATION. WE WILL ONLY BE LAYING GRAVE SPECIFIC WREATHS


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 Resurrection Cemetery. Please do not forget to register to volunteer! That way you will get all updates about the cemetery itself.

WE WILL NOT BE HOLDING A CEREMONY AT THIS LOCATION. WE ARE LAYING GRAVE SPECIFIC WREATHS ONLY

  • 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

VA0017P - Army Retirement Residence Foundation-Potomac & Family Council at Belvoir Woods

We are proud to support 15 locations to help REMEMBER as many veterans as possible, especially those from The Fairfax military retirement community and to HONOR their service and sacrifice, as well as their families.Please click "View" to learn more about our effort and then click "Volunteer" to join us for the wreath layingceremony planned for 12:00 PM on December 6/12/13, 2025 (See location pages for ceremony and wreath placement details). Thank you so much!

MO0044P - Gateway Blue Star Mothers MO04

Welcome to Gateway Blue Star Mothers! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Memorial Park Cemetery Calvary Cemetery, Resurrection Cemetery and Jefferson Barracks Cemeteries 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!

6 groups support us. Click "View Our Groups" to see them all.